1. Introduction of Hyundai Motors IPO
Hyundai Motors launched its Initial Public Offering on 15th October 2024; the subscription for the same ended on 17th October.
The issue is priced between ₹1,865 to ₹1,960 per equity share and is going to get listed at Indian stock market on 22nd October.
It is the largest IPO from India so far, with a mammoth raise of ₹27,870 crore through an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 14.22 crore shares, without any fresh issue component.
2. Trends in Grey Market Premium (GMP)
Grey Market Premium or the premium that investors are willing to pay for Hyundai Motors’ shares in the unlisted market has shown spectacular volatility in the approach towards listing.
The GMP was positive for Hyundai Motors initially. The GMP on the first day of the IPO was +₹63, which reflects optimism and an expectation of a successful listing of the Hyundai Motors equity shares on the stock exchange.
However, during the subscription period, the premium started to decline as market sentiment changed. On October 17, which is the last day of subscription, the GMP had plummeted sharply to -₹32. This was a negative number and indicated the fact that the market was discounting the likely challenges for the listing performance of the IPO.
After the sub ascription period, it broke in the green, however that was a marginal rally; by the allotment day on October 18, the premium has appreciated to +₹5. Even that small rise signaled low and moderate demand in the grey market before the listing.
3. Present GMP Status and Listing Expectations
Hyderabad-based Hyundai Motors shares are currently trading at a GMP of ₹45, which is on a premium of 2.3 percent to the IPO price of ₹1,960. According to market observers, this may push the shares to list close to ₹2,005.
The downward trend in GMP suggests a flat or even subdued debut on the stock exchange when the company lists on October 22.
The falling GMP indicates that the probable retail demand in the grey market is lower than expected, which might not propel the price much at the listing. It also reflects the cautious sentiment surrounding the listing performance.
4. Significance of Grey Market Premium (GMP)
The GMP will reflect investor sentiment and the listing price expected in the unlisted market. A higher GMP will mean that there is greater demand for the shares, while a declining or negative GMP may mean that the investors are not really keen or see obstacles in getting listed.
It would be pertinent to mention that GMP is not an appropriate measure of the situation after listing. Grey market premium is pretty volatile, and actual listing price can differ based on more comprehensive market conditions and investor behavior at the time of listing debut.
5. Hyundai Motors IPO Subscription Detail
Hyundai Motors’ ₹ 27,870 cr. IPO received mixed response from a diverse set of investors:
QIBs were allocated the half of the net issue size in the public issues after deducting the one for employees. In that half, up to 60% was allocated for anchor investors, a category that normally comprised those institutional buyers who, generally, were known for their long-term interest.
NIIs were allocated 15% of the equity issue. This category, however remained under-subscribed.
Retail investors, who had been allocated 35% of the IPO, also undersubscribed, which was an indication that the general public was weakly interested in this issue.
Even to the extent of 7,78,400 a dedicated equity share was kept aside for the employees of Hyundai Motor India to enable them to buy shares at the issue price .
6. Reasons for Declining GMP
Many factors could have led to the gradual decline of Hyundai Motors’ GMP:
Valuation concerns: Some market participants might find the upper price band at ₹1,960 steep, particularly considering the overall market sentiment and valuation multiple.
IPO fatigue: Considering the massive size of the IPO and the string of public offerings in India recently, there might be a bit of investor fatigue coming in for rather cautious participation from the retail and non-institutional investors.
Economic uncertainty: More general market volatility, global economic uncertainties including interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures may also be in play here in terms of a general dampening of enthusiasm for IPO investments.
7. Trends in Historical GMPs
Perspective: GMPs range from pretty low to pretty high depending upon the IPO and market situation. The lowest GMP witnessed ever is Re 0, signifying no premium at all in the grey market, and the highest GMP witnessed on record ever is ₹570 as per experts at investorgain.com.
The current GMP of Hyundai Motors at ₹45 falls into that category and has a meaning of cautious optimism with tempered expectation to see a very strong debut.
8. Conclusion: What to Expect from Hyundai Motors’ Listing
The muted GMP for Hyundai Motors’ IPO, that goes just days before its listing, indicates that the stocks might trade flat on the Indian stock markets.
While Hyundai Motors will make history with India’s biggest-ever public offering, the weak GMP may indicate a lesser demand for Hyundai’s shares than what was initially thought by the street, especially among the retail and non-institutional investors.
Investors should thus beware of over-confidence in the sense that the GMP fluctuations in no way serve as an indicator of how such an investment will perform in the long run after listing. Its prospects, changes in the market, and how it performs on listing day give a good indication of what it will ultimately go to do.
In a nutshell, although Hyundai Motors made a big noise about its record-breaking IPO, the grey market indicates that the debut of the stock may not be very spectacular after all. Investments are recommended to be closely monitored for real market value and future prospects once it’s listed.