Lenskart's IPO is generating significant discussion. Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind Asset Management, noted the drama and unpredictability of IPO markets, drawing parallels to Honasa's IPO. Lenskart's valuation has raised eyebrows, with some fund houses clarifying their investment decisions. The eyewear retailer's IPO opened for subscription recently.
Pine Labs, an Indian fintech company, has reduced its initial public offering size. Existing investors will sell fewer shares, and the company will raise less new capital. The IPO is scheduled for November 7 to November 11. This move comes as India sees a busy primary market with several other tech firms also planning listings.
Phoenix Mills Ltd. witnessed a significant 39% surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 303.99 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. This impressive growth was fueled by a substantial increase in total income, which climbed to Rs 1,146.21 crore. The company, a prominent developer of retail-led mixed-use projects, saw its profits rise from Rs 218.
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 47.91 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, a significant turnaround from a net loss of Rs 14.01 crore in the same period last year. The company's total income also surged to Rs 33.06 crore. Its development footprint includes 53.
Veteran investor Shankar Sharma slams India's IPO market as the "dumbest in history," citing Lenskart's pre-IPO activity. He alleges a "beautiful little game" where anchor investors create artificial legitimacy, leading to inflated valuations. Sharma claims companies exploit retail investors' anchoring bias, causing stocks to collapse post-listing, only for investors to be trapped again.
Coinbase's strong earnings are being overshadowed by increasing competition as regulatory clarity boosts the crypto market. New players like Gemini and Bullish have gone public, while Kraken prepares to list. Despite its first-mover advantage and institutional trust, Coinbase faces pressure on its premium pricing and retail outlook. The company is actively acquiring to maintain its edge.
