Opportunity to invest in 5 IPOs this week:NSE’s issue is the largest; SS Retail and Jindal Supreme are estimated to deliver 30% listing gains

Five major companies are set to launch IPOs in the primary market this week. They include NSE, Hero Motors, SS Retail, Jindal Supreme and Sona Selection. More than ₹24,000 crore will be raised from the market through these IPOs. The NSE issue is the largest. NSE’s ₹22,569 crore IPO: Price band set at ₹1,700-1,785 The IPO of NSE, or the National Stock Exchange, will open on 17 September and close on 21 September. The company has set the price band for its IPO at ₹1,700 to ₹1,785 per share. At the upper price band, investors will have to invest ₹14,280 for one lot. The issue is entirely an offer for sale (OFS). The entire proceeds will go to the existing shareholders selling their shares, while the company will not receive any funds. The DRHP had initially proposed the sale of 14.9 crore shares, but this has now been reduced by 15% to 12.64 crore shares. 2. Hero Motors’ ₹1,000 crore IPO: Price band set at ₹79 to ₹84 The ₹1,000 crore IPO of the auto-parts manufacturing company will open on 16 September and close on 18 September. The price band has been fixed at ₹79 to ₹84 per share. At the upper price band, investors will have to invest ₹14,952 for one lot. This IPO is a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS): GMP and potential listing: Its GMP in the grey market is ₹24. This means it is estimated to list at ₹108, compared with the upper price band of ₹84, implying a 28.57% listing gain. Should you invest or not (expert opinion): Considering the growth of the auto sector and the company’s customer base, experts consider it a better option for both listing gains and the medium to long term. 3. SS Retail’s ₹500 crore IPO: Price band set at ₹79 to ₹84 SS Retail’s IPO will open for subscription on 16 September 2026 and close on 18 September 2026. Its price band has been set at ₹403 to ₹424 per share. At the upper price band, retail investors will have to invest ₹14,840 for one lot. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS): GMP and potential listing: Its GMP is currently ₹120 in the grey market. Based on the upper price band of ₹424, its potential listing could be at ₹544, representing a 30% premium. Should you invest or not (expert opinion): Given strong demand in the retail segment and the favourable GMP, short-term traders can subscribe to it for listing gains. 4. Sonaselection’s ₹142 crore IPO: Price band set at ₹94 to ₹99 Bhīlwāra-based company Sonaselection’s IPO will open on 17 September and close on 21 September. The price band has been fixed at ₹94 to ₹99 per share. At the upper price band, retail investors will have to invest ₹14,850 for one lot. The company will raise ₹141.57 crore by issuing 1.43 crore new shares. There is no OFS, so the entire amount will go to the company. Sonaselection India’s IPO will be listed on the NSE and BSE, with the tentative listing date set for 24 September. 5. Jindal Supreme’s ₹125 crore IPO: Price band set at ₹88 to ₹93 Jindal Supreme, which manufactures plastic pipes, will open its ₹125 crore IPO on 16 September and close it on 18 September. The price band has been set at ₹88-93 per share. Based on the upper price band, retail investors will have to invest ₹14,973 for one lot. This IPO is a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS): GMP and Potential Listing: Its GMP is currently ₹27 in the grey market. Based on the upper price band of ₹93, it is estimated to list at ₹120, at a 29.03% premium. Should You Invest or Not (Expert Opinion): The company is benefiting from demand in the infrastructure and construction sectors. Investors seeking high listing gains can subscribe to it. Knowledge Box: What Are a Fresh Issue, OFS and GMP?