New Delhi:

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a subsidiary of the Maharatna public sector enterprise NTPC Ltd, opened for subscription from today, Tuesday.

The IPO is offered, at a price band of Rs 102-108 per share, and subscription is open until Friday. The company plans to raise a total of Rs 10,000 crore and is scheduled to list on the stock exchanges on November 27.

Shareholders of NTPC can apply for the IPO under a special shareholder quota. Additionally, NTPC employees have a separate quota for applying.

The lot size for the IPO is 138 shares. The shares will be transferred to demat accounts on November 26.

NGEL aims to scale its operational renewable capacity to 19 GW by FY27, reflecting its commitment to India’s clean energy transition.

This IPO is part of NTPC Ltd’s broader strategy to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. NTPC currently contributes 24 per cent of India’s total power generation and views NGEL as a critical vehicle to drive its renewable energy ambitions.

As of September 2024, NGEL operates 3,220 MW of solar and 100 MW of wind power projects. The company has a robust pipeline with 13,576 MW of contracted and awarded projects and an additional 9,175 MW in development.

NGEL’s renewable projects span key states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. This geographical diversification mitigates risks associated with location-specific generation variability, ensuring stable and reliable energy output.

With NTPC’s extensive experience in project development and execution, NGEL is well-positioned to deliver on its ambitious targets. The company’s ownership of 8,900 acres of freehold land and 45,700 acres of leasehold land further bolsters its foundation for future expansion.

Beyond conventional solar and wind energy, NGEL is exploring advanced solutions like green hydrogen, green chemicals, and battery energy storage systems. These initiatives align with India’s sustainability goals and position NGEL to tap into emerging opportunities in the global clean energy market.

NGEL benefits from NTPC’s strong financial backing, ensuring access to low-cost capital. This advantage is crucial for maintaining profitability in the capital-intensive renewable energy sector. The company’s operational efficiencies and strategic focus further enhance its market competitiveness.

At the upper price band of Rs 108 per share, NGEL is valued at an FY24 EV/EBITDA multiple of 53.4x. Analysts have expressed confidence in the company’s long-term growth potential and recommended for subscription for investors seeking sustainable and long term profitable opportunities.

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A logo is pictured on the facility of flat-rolled aluminium producer Novelis, part of Aditya Birla Group.
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 Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common shares.

 The common shares are expected to be offered by Novelis’ sole shareholde Hindalco Industries Lid of the Aditya Birla Group. 

Novelis will not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by its sole shareholder, the company said in statement. 

Novelis intends to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “NVL.”

The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. 

The company is expected to complete the public offering after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions. 

“There can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering,” it said in the statement.

FirstCry parent BrainBees filed papers with SEBI last December for an IPO that would have been one of the country’s biggest this year. 
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Retailer FirstCry is set to withdraw its papers for an up to $500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) as early as next week, after markets regulator raised questions over key metrics it disclosed to investors, said three sources with direct knowledge of the issue.

FirstCry, backed by SoftBank, TPG and India’s Mahindra and Mahindra sells baby products, including clothes, diapers and toys, seeking to tap the market for new parents in the world’s most populous country.

FirstCry parent BrainBees filed papers with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) last December for an IPO that would have been one of the country’s biggest this year. While it filed to raise about $215 million via fresh shares, it plans to raise $300 million more via sale of existing shares, the sources said.

However in recent weeks, SEBI told the company it had not complied with Indian regulations that mandate an IPO-bound company must share all key business metrics that in its papers that it has shared with prospective investors in the last three years, the three sources said.

FirstCry and SEBI did not return requests for comment.

SEBI introduced this rule in 2022, hightening scrutiny of companies looking to list, after wide-spread criticism on the seemingly lax oversight over large loss-making companies which have commanded lofty valuations.

FirstCry’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), include its average order value, annual transacting customers and number of orders, its papers show.

FirstCry will now withdraw its IPO papers, make changes and refile them as early as next week, two of the sources said.

For the year ended March 31, 2023, its losses jumped six times to $57.6 million, while its total income more than doubled to $684 million, its draft papers show.