What's happening: Omnitech Engineering targets Rs 583 crore IPO to fund growth
Omnitech Engineering announced an IPO priced at Rs 216‑227 per share, aiming to raise Rs 583 crore and valuing the firm at over Rs 2,800 crore. The issue includes a Rs 418 crore fresh‑issue and a Rs 165 crore promoter sell‑down, opening on Feb 25 and closing on Feb 27, with anchor bidding on Feb 24 and a stock‑market debut slated for March 5.
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Omnitech Engineering announced an IPO to raise Rs 583 crore, with a price band of Rs 216‑227 per share. The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 418 crore and an offer‑for‑sale of Rs 165 crore, open to the public from Feb 25 to Feb 27, with anchor bidding...
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