Best IPOs & GMP Watch: Should You Bid This Week for Listing Gains (Aug 18–22, 2025)
- Stay Informed With Sanil | Sanil Pinto
- Aug 17
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Best IPOs & GMP Watch: Should You Bid This Week for Listing Gains (Aug 18–23, 2025)
The week of August 18–23, 2025, brings five IPOs to the Indian markets. Investors are closely tracking the Best IPOs & GMP to decide where listing gains may be available and which issues to avoid for long-term holding. Here’s a breakdown of each IPO with issue details, Grey Market Premium (GMP), sector peers, valuations, and investment view.
Best IPOs & GMP Opening This Week (Aug 18–23, 2025)
“We look at each IPO individually, highlighting both long-term fundamentals and short-term listing gain trends. The analysis covers issue size, valuations, GMP movement, and expert insights to help you make an informed decision.”
Studio LSD IPO Review — Best IPOs & GMP Outlook
Issue Dates: Aug 18–20, 2025
Price Band: ₹48–51 | Lot Size: 4,000 (₹204,000)
Latest GMP: Not listed | Subscription Status: Not open
Sector & Peers: Media & Content (Baweja Studios, PicturePost)
Financials: FY25 Rev ₹105Cr, PAT ₹11.7Cr, Margin 11.2%, P/E 22.7×, RoE 53.8%
Investment View: ❌ Avoid — No GMP trend yet, not among sector leaders. Volatility and small scale make it unsuitable for long-term investment
Patel Retail IPO Review — Best IPOs & GMP Insights
Issue Dates: Aug 19–21, 2025
Price Band: ₹237–255 | Lot Size: 58 (₹14,790)
Latest GMP: ₹36 / 14.1% | Subscription Status: Not open
Sector & Peers: Retail (D-Mart, V-Mart)
Financials: FY25 Rev ₹821Cr, PAT ₹25.3Cr, Margin 3.1%, P/E 33.7×, RoE 18.8%, D/E 1.34
Investment View: ❌ Avoid — GMP below 15%, thin margins, high leverage. Limited long-term potential.
Vikram Solar IPO Review — Best IPOs & GMP for Listing Gains
Issue Dates: Aug 19–21, 2025
Price Band: ₹315–332 | Lot Size: 45 (₹14,940)
Latest GMP: ₹60 / 18.1% | Subscription Status: Not open
Sector & Peers: Solar Manufacturing (Waaree, Websol, Premier)
Financials: FY25 Rev ₹3,460Cr, PAT ₹139.8Cr, Margin 4%
Investment View: ✅ Can Consider for Listing Gains — GMP in the 15–25% range may offer short-term upside. Keep tracking the GMP before applying.Long-term outlook weak due to competition and thin margins.
Gem Aromatics IPO Review — Best IPOs & GMP Tracker
Issue Dates: Aug 19–21, 2025
Price Band: ₹309–325 | Lot Size: 46 (₹14,950)
Latest GMP: ₹41 / 12.6% | Subscription Status: Not open
Sector & Peers: Aroma Chemicals (Clean Science, Privi, SHK)
Financials: FY25 Rev ₹506Cr, PAT ₹53.4Cr, Margin 10.6%, P/E 27×, RoE 18.8%
Investment View: ❌ Avoid — GMP under 15% and small scale limit listing gains and long-term value.
LGT Business Connextions IPO Review — Best IPOs & GMP Outlook
Issue Dates: Aug 19–21, 2025
Price Band: ₹107 (Fixed) | Lot Size: 2,400 (₹256,800)
Latest GMP: Not listed | Subscription Status: Not open (SME IPO)
Sector & Peers: Travel Aggregator (ITH, Thomas Cook, Yatra)
Financials: FY25 Rev ₹101Cr, PAT ₹5.2Cr, Margin 5.2%, P/E 14.4×, RoE 41.9%
Investment View: ❌ Avoid — No GMP visibility, small scale, highly competitive industry.
Best IPOs & GMP Verdict for August 18–22, 2025
No IPO this week qualifies as a strong long-term buy.
Vikram Solar is the only IPO with GMP above 15%, making it a speculative option for listing gains.
All others either lack GMP traction, suffer from small scale, or operate in highly competitive industries.
Conservative investors should avoid long-term allocation in this IPO window.
Keep tracking daily GMP movements before applying. If GMP is below 15% and subscription trends are weak, it’s better to skip
Which IPOs are you eyeing this week? Will you bid for Regaal Resources, or simply watch the IPO action unfold? Share your picks in the comments — we’d love to hear your strategies.
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