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Milky Mist Dairy Food Shares List at 18% Premium over IPO Price

The Rs 1,553-crore issue drew strong demand, with qualified institutional buyers bidding 155.83 times and retail investors 8.41 times.

  • On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Milky Mist Dairy Food listed at Rs 165 per share, gaining 17.86 per cent following a 56.12 times subscription for the Rs 1,553-crore public issue that concluded Thursday.
  • Founded in Erode, Tamil Nadu, Milky Mist focuses on value-added dairy products including paneer, cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream. The company plans to deploy IPO proceeds to repay debt and modernize its Perundurai manufacturing facility.
  • The Qualified Institutional Buyers category was subscribed 155.83 times, while anchor investors including Temasek and the International Finance Corporation contributed 4.65 billion rupees ahead of the offering.
  • Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities, noted investors were drawn to Milky Mist's strong brand and presence in fast-growing value-added dairy categories amid growing consumer interest in premium products.
  • India's primary market is experiencing a revival, with 26 IPOs launched or announced since July, though analysts suggest investors are becoming increasingly selective regarding valuations and revenue model sustainability.
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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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