Bigshare ServicesLalithaa Jewellery MartAnand Rathi AdvisorsKfin TechnologiesHorizon Industrial ParksShankesh JewellersBlackstone Inc.Aryaman Financial ServicesSkyways Air ServicesTempsens InstrumentsGYR Capital AdvisorsICICI SecuritiesJM FinancialGaja Alternative Asset ManagementTempsens Instruments (India)MUFG Intime IndiaSunshine Pictures

Horizon Industrial Parks to open Rs 2,600 crore IPO on August 17; six mainboard issues this week target nearly Rs 5,600 crore

Horizon Industrial Parks is set to launch a ₹2,600 crore IPO on August 17, as part of a busy week for India's primary market, which will see six companies collectively target nearly ₹5,600 crore through initial public offerings, including Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's ₹1,700 crore issue.

Moneycontrol.com+2 sources16 August 2026 · 10:40 UTC
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Horizon Industrial Parks is preparing to launch its ₹2,600 crore IPO on August 17, alongside Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, which aims to raise ₹1,700 crore. This week, six companies are collectively targeting nearly ₹5,600 crore through initial public offerings, highlighting the robust activity in India's primary market.129

The IPO from Horizon will consist of a fresh issue of 43.34 crore shares, with a price band set between ₹57 to ₹60 per share. Investors will need a minimum of ₹15,000 for retail participation at the upper price band. Similarly, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's offering includes a fresh issue of 5.97 crore shares worth ₹1,200 crore and an offer for sale of 2.49 crore shares valued at ₹500 crore.

Following Horizon and Lalithaa, Shankesh Jewellers and Sunshine Pictures will launch their IPOs on August 18, targeting ₹367 crore and ₹282 crore, respectively. Gaja Alternative Asset Management will open its ₹550 crore issue on August 19, while Tempsens Instruments is set to enter the market on August 20.345

The ongoing IPO activity is expected to bring the total number of companies launching IPOs in 2026 to 54, reflecting the resilience of India's primary market despite broader equity market fluctuations.

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“The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 43.34 crore shares with a price band of Rs 57-60, and proceeds will be used for debt repayment. JM Financial is the lead manager, with listing expected on NSE and BSE on August 24.”
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“The Indian primary market is set for a busy week as six mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open for subscription.”
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“Six companies are set to launch IPOs this week, collectively seeking nearly ₹5,600 crore from investors.”
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