Upcoming IPOs: Capital market regulator SEBI has allowed three companies to go ahead with their IPO plans. The three companies are Travelstack Tech (travel technology firm ), Learnfluence Education (which operates the 'Lakshya' coaching centres), and Tea Post (tea cafe chain).
According to an update from the market regulator, the three companies have received approval from SEBI to raise funds through IPOs.
According to SEBI data, Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education and Tea Post had filed their preliminary IPO documents between June and December and received the regulator's observations during March 10-11. In SEBI's terminology, the issuance of observations is equivalent to approval to proceed with the public offering.
Travelstack Tech IPO
Travelstack Tech's proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 250 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 2,68,52,969 shares by promoters and other shareholders, as per the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).
Of the fresh issue proceeds, Rs 135 crore will be used for working capital requirements, Rs 45 crore for repayment of debt, and the remaining amount for general corporate purposes.
Learnfluence Education IPO
Learnfluence Education's proposed IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 246 crore and an OFS of up to 40 lakh equity shares.
The company plans to utilise the proceeds for setting up new physical campuses, sales and marketing initiatives, repayment of loans, and lease payments for existing identified long-term campuses.
Tea Post IPO
Tea Post's IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 1.43 crore equity shares and an OFS of up to 1.43 crore equity shares.
The company intends to use the proceeds primarily to set up and open new company-operated tea cafes.
Meanwhile, Rays Power Infra, Madhur Iron & Steel and Arjun Jewellers saw their documents "withdrawn or returned" during March 9-13, the update showed.
So far this year, 12 companies have tapped the IPO market to raise funds. One issue is currently underway, while few others are expected to hit the market later this month.
