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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd is launching its highly anticipated IPO, aiming to raise ₹3,000 crore. With a fresh issue of ₹800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) worth ₹2,200 crore, this IPO is one of the key events in the Indian financial markets this year.
The IPO consists of a total issue size of ₹3,000 crore, with ₹800 crore allocated for fresh issues. The remaining ₹2,200 crore will be part of the OFS, where Fettle Tone LLP will offload shares worth ₹1,880 crore, and Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd will sell shares worth ₹320 crore.
The proceeds from the fresh issue, ₹625 crore, will be used to augment the company’s capital base, with the remainder earmarked for general corporate purposes. This capital boost will enable Niva Bupa to meet regulatory requirements and support future growth.
In FY24, Niva Bupa achieved a gross direct written premium of ₹5,499.43 crore and a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹81.85 crore. The company has assets under management (AUM) of ₹5,458.23 crore, with a 7.1% investment yield. Niva Bupa holds a significant market share of 16.24% in the SAHI segment.
Niva Bupa maintains a strong operational presence with a network of 10,460 hospitals and settled claims worth ₹2,249.54 crore in FY24. The company's claims ratio stood at an impressive 59.02%, highlighting its operational efficiency.
As one of the largest standalone retail health insurers in India, Niva Bupa is well-positioned to capture a growing market. With its competitive pricing and comprehensive insurance plans, the company is expected to continue its robust growth trajectory.
In this IPO, 75% of the issue will be reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), 15% for Non-Institutional Bidders (NIIs), and 10% for Retail Individual Bidders (RIBs). A pre-IPO placement of up to ₹160 crore has also been planned.
The DRHP for the IPO was filed on July 1, 2024, and the IPO is expected to open for subscription soon. The book-running lead managers include ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley India, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, HDFC Bank, and Motilal Oswal.
The exact date for Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO has not been confirmed, but it is expected to be announced soon.
The total size of the IPO is ₹3,000 crore, which includes a fresh issue of ₹800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹2,200 crore.
The proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to augment the company’s capital base (₹625 crore), with the remaining being used for general corporate purposes.
Niva Bupa holds a 16.24% market share in the Standalone Health Insurance (SAHI) segment as of FY24.
The selling shareholders include Fettle Tone LLP (₹1,880 crore) and Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd (₹320 crore).
You can apply through your broker’s platform using your Demat account by filling out the IPO application form once the IPO opens for subscription.
The price band is expected to be announced closer to the IPO date, but estimates suggest it will be between ₹550 and ₹600 per share.
You can check your allotment status on the registrar's website or through your broker's platform using your PAN or application number.
The lead managers include ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley India, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, HDFC Bank, and Motilal Oswal.
Niva Bupa's claims ratio for FY24 was 59.02%, showcasing its operational efficiency in the health insurance sector.
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