The much-awaited SBI Funds Management IPO witnessed strong investor demand on the first day of bidding on Tuesday. The Rs 9,813 crore public issue was subscribed 68%, led by the non-institutional investor (NII) segment, which was fully booked.
Adding to the optimism, the IPO is also witnessing positive traction in the grey market, commanding a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of around 16%, indicating expectations of a healthy listing, subject to market conditions.