Investors who participated in the ICICI Prudential AMC IPO earned healthy returns on the listing day itself. The share, with a face value of ₹1, was listed on the BSE at ₹2,606.20, compared to the IPO issue price of ₹2,165.
This resulted in a gain of ₹441.20 per share, or a return of 20.38% on the very first day.
The IPO size was ₹10,602 crore, making it one of the largest public offerings of 2025. It also saw strong demand, with overall subscription reaching 39.17 times.
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Gray Market Premium (GMP) Before Listing
Ahead of the listing, the IPO was trading at a strong gray market premium (GMP) of around 24.62%, or about ₹533 per share.
The GMP had been rising steadily, indicating positive investor sentiment. The IPO allotment price for investors was ₹2,165 per share.
IPO Oversubscribed 39 Times
The IPO received an overwhelming response across investor categories, especially from institutional investors, reflecting strong confidence in India’s largest asset management company. Overall, the issue was subscribed 39.17 times.
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) showed the highest interest, subscribing to their portion around 124 times.
The Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) category was subscribed 22 times, while retail investors subscribed 2.53 times. The portion reserved for ICICI Bank shareholders was subscribed nearly 10 times.
Entirely an Offer for Sale
The IPO was a complete Offer for Sale (OFS), involving the sale of 49 million shares. As a result, the company did not receive any funds from the issue.
Even after the listing, ICICI Bank and Prudential Corporation continue to hold more than 90% of the company’s stake.
Based on the IPO pricing, the company’s pre-IPO market capitalization was estimated at around ₹1.07 lakh crore.
What Does ICICI Prudential AMC Do?
ICICI Prudential AMC is India’s largest asset management company in terms of active mutual fund assets. As of September 30, 2025, it managed quarterly average assets of over ₹10.1 lakh crore.
The company operates across multiple segments, including mutual funds, portfolio management services, alternative investment funds, and advisory services. It has a wide distribution network with 272 offices across India.
Financial Performance and Valuation
The company has shown consistent improvement in its financial performance. Revenue grew by 32% in FY25, while profit after tax (PAT) increased by 29%. For the six months ended September 2025, the company reported a PAT of ₹1,617.74 crore.
ICICI Prudential AMC follows a capital-light business model, meaning it does not require heavy capital investment. It generates strong cash flows
and delivers one of the highest return ratios in the industry, with a return on equity (RoE) of over 80%. At the IPO price, the stock is valued at around 33 times its post-issue earnings.