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BMW Ventures Limited, based in Patna, Bihar, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company plans to offer 23,418,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each on September 13, as stated in a recent exchange filing. This offering represents 27% of its post-issue paid-up equity capital. The IPO will follow the book-building process as mandated by SEBI regulations under the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Details of BMW Ventures IPO and Pricing Strategy : The price range for the IPO has not been set yet. BMW Ventures is expected to determine the final price in coordination with the lead book-running manager, Sarthi Capital Advisors Private Limited, taking into account market demand. The funds raised from the IPO will be utilized to strengthen BMW Ventures' capital base and support its future growth plans in a competitive market environment.
Structure of BMW Ventures IPO Offering : In its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed in September 2024, BMW Ventures, which operates across multiple sectors, has outlined its strategy for investor allocation. The IPO will target various investor categories, including Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and Retail Individual Investors (RIIs). According to the prospectus, no more than 50% of the issue will be allotted to QIBs, and at least 35% will be reserved for retail investors. Additionally, a portion of the shares will be made available to domestic mutual funds.
Founded in 1994, this IPO represents a major milestone for BMW Ventures, which has expanded under the leadership of its promoters—Bijay Kumar Kishorepuria, Sabita Devi Kishorepuria, and Nitin Kishorepuria. The company also has strong backing from private firms like BMW Fin-Invest Private Limited and Ridhisidhi Fincon Private Limited.