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Schloss Bangalore, the luxury hospitality firm behind The Leela Hotels, made its stock market debut today but opened below expectations. Despite a decent subscription in the IPO, the company’s shares listed at a discount on both major stock exchanges, reflecting muted investor sentiment and cautious market outlook.
Schloss Bangalore's shares were listed on June 2, 2025, and opened as follows:
NSE Listing Price: ₹406 (6.67% discount to issue price)
BSE Listing Price: ₹406.50 (6.5% discount to issue price)
Issue Price: ₹435 per share
The listing performance was below projections, especially considering the moderate grey market premium (GMP) before debut.
The IPO was open for subscription between May 26 and May 28, with the following details:
Price Band: ₹413 to ₹435
Lot Size: 34 shares
Total Issue Size: ₹3,500 Crores
₹2,500 Crores (Fresh Issue)
₹1,000 Crores (Offer-for-Sale)
Here’s how different investor categories responded during the IPO:
Investor Category |
Subscription (x) |
|---|---|
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) |
7.46x |
Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) |
1.02x |
Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) |
0.83x |
Overall Subscription |
4.50x |
The above table reflects subscription levels across investor segments, with strong QIB demand offset by weak retail interest.
Headquarters: New Delhi
Business: Operates The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts
Portfolio: 12 hotels with 3,382 keys (as of May 31, 2024)
Operating Model: Mix of owned and managed properties
Despite a weak listing, Schloss Bangalore remains a prominent player in India’s luxury hospitality sector, offering high-end accommodation across key urban and resort destinations.
Grey Market Premium (GMP): ₹2 per share ahead of listing
Market Interpretation: Flat GMP suggested subdued demand and cautious sentiment
Retail Interest: Lower-than-expected participation signals investor concern amid market volatility and sector competition
Schloss Bangalore's tepid market debut highlights a growing sense of caution among retail investors, despite robust institutional backing. While the company's brand strength and asset base remain noteworthy, the listing underscores the importance of market timing and investor sentiment in IPO outcomes.
Sources
Business Standard — Schloss Bangalore (The Leela) IPO ends with 4.50x subscription
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/schloss-bangalore-the-leela-ipo-ends-with-4-50x-subscription-125052900614_1.html
LiveMint — Leela Hotels IPO allotment date in focus: Latest GMP, steps to check share allotment status online https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/leela-hotels-ipo-allotment-date-in-focus-latest-gmp-steps-to-check-share-allotment-status-online-11748492158585.html
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