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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.