{"id":18278,"date":"2025-10-07T22:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/wework-india-ipo-day-3-issue-receives-1-15x-subscription-gmp-stays-nil-markets-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T22:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:06:01","slug":"wework-india-ipo-day-3-issue-receives-1-15x-subscription-gmp-stays-nil-markets-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/wework-india-ipo-day-3-issue-receives-1-15x-subscription-gmp-stays-nil-markets-news\/","title":{"rendered":"WeWork India IPO Day 3: Issue Receives 1.15x Subscription, GMP Stays Nil | Markets News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9619061\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 07, 2025, 16:58 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9619061\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2718067902 asubttl-schema\">WeWork India IPO closes today with a Rs 3,000 crore OFS, price band Rs 615 to Rs 648. Subscription at 0.16 times, flat GMP. Listing on BSE and NSE set for October 10.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgylw\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2718067902 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WeWork India IPO Closing Today\" title=\"WeWork India IPO Closing Today\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2718067902\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WeWork India IPO Closing Today<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><strong>WeWork India IPO GMP:<\/strong> The three-day subscription window for WeWork India IPO closed today, October 07.\u00a0 The price band of the Rs 3,000-crore IPO has been fixed in the range of Rs 615 to Rs 648 apiece. By the third day of bidding, the IPO received a 115% per cent subscription, garnering bids for 2.92 crore shares as against the 2.54 crore shares on offer.<\/p>\n<h3>WeWork India IPO Opening Date, Other Key Dates<\/h3>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">The IPO remains open for public subscription between October 3 and October 7, while bidding for anchor investors will take place on October 1, according to the company\u2019s public announcement. Its allotment will be finalised on Wednesday, October 8, while its listing will take place on October 10 on both the BSE and the NSE.<\/p>\n<h3>WeWork India IPO Lot Size<\/h3>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Investors can place bids for a minimum of 23 shares and in multiples thereafter. So, the minimum amount of investment required by a retail investor is Rs 14,904, based on the upper IPO price. The lot size investment for small NII is 14 lots (322 shares), amounting to Rs 2,08,656, and for big NII, it is 68 lots (1,564 shares), amounting to Rs 10,13,472.<\/p>\n<h3>WeWork India IPO GMP Today<\/h3>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">According to market observers, unlisted shares of WeWork India Ltd are currently trading at Rs 648 apiece, against the upper IPO price of Rs 648. It means a grey market premium (GMP) of nil, indicating flat or negative listing gains for investors as of now.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">The GMP is based on market sentiments and keeps changing. \u2018Grey market premium\u2019 indicates investors\u2019 readiness to pay more than the issue price.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">The IPO will be listed on both the BSE and the NSE.<\/p>\n<h3>WeWork India IPO: Should You Apply?<\/h3>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">Brokerages have largely given a positive response to WeWork India Management Ltd.\u2019s initial public offering (IPO), citing strong financial performance, leadership in the flexible workspace segment, and improving profitability, though some view the valuations as full.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Anand Rathi has recommended a \u201cSubscribe \u2013 Long Term&#8221; rating to the IPO. At the upper price band, the company is valued at 4.4x FY25 P\/S, implying a post-issue market capitalisation of \u20b986,847 million, according to its IPO note. The brokerage said the company\u2019s strategy focuses on \u201cdeepening its presence in existing cities, expanding into high-demand micro-markets, and strengthening relationships with Large Enterprise Members,&#8221; who contributed 60.6% of Net Membership Fees in Q1 FY26, supporting its premium positioning with lower price sensitivity. Anand Rathi also highlighted that WeWork India has \u201cbecome EBITDA positive and is focusing on profitability in coming years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">In its report, Kotak Securities noted that among WeWork India\u2019s benchmarked peers, it had \u201c1.42 times the operational revenue and 2.45 times the Adjusted EBITDA of the next operator for FY25,&#8221; according to CBRE data. As a premium flexible workspace operator, its \u201caverage portfolio level revenue-to-rent multiple of 2.7 for FY25 exceeded the industry average which typically ranges between 1.9 to 2.5.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">The brokerage added that WeWork India\u2019s revenue from operations increased 26.7% in FY24 to Rs 1,665.14 crore, and further rose 17.1% year-on-year to Rs 1,949.21 crore in FY25, with adjusted EBITDA margins expanding from 14.55% to 21.61% between FY23 and FY25.<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">Nirmal Bang believes the issue is fairly valued, stating that the IPO is available at an EV\/adj EBITDA of 21.3x FY25 earnings. \u201cWe recommend \u2018Subscribe\u2019 to the issue considering India\u2019s strong demand for flexible offices and WeWork\u2019s brand leadership,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">SBI Securities said that at the upper price band of \u20b9648, the IPO is valued at a FY25 P\/E multiple of 50.1x based on post-issue capital, and \u201cseems fairly valued.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\">Canara Bank Securities highlighted that growth is supported by \u201crising grade A office supply in India&#8221;, while superior margins stem from \u201cflexible offerings\u2014from hourly desk bookings to multi-month floor leases&#8221;. It added, \u201cAssociations with WeWork Global and Embassy Group open opportunities for synergies in India and abroad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">According to Bajaj Broking, from a valuation standpoint, the company is valued at an EV\/EBITDA multiple of 6.8x and EV\/Sales multiple of 4.3x based on FY25 financials.<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Echoing the optimistic view, SMIFS recommended subscribing to the issue as a long-term investment, citing the company\u2019s leadership, expansion plans, and diversification strategy. \u201cFinancial performance underscores leadership,&#8221; SMIFS said, noting that revenues rose from Rs 13,145 million in FY23 to Rs 19,492 million in FY25, while EBITDA improved from Rs 7,956 million to Rs 12,379 million with margins expanding from 60.5% to 63.5%.<\/p>\n<h3>WeWork India IPO: More Details<\/h3>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\">The IPO, which is entirely an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of up to 4.63 crore equity shares, will see the promoter group entity, Embassy Buildcon LLP, and investor 1 Ariel Way Tenant Ltd (part of WeWork Global) divest their stakes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"21\" class=\"story_para_21\">The proposed IPO is worth Rs 3,000 crore at the upper end.<\/p>\n<p id=\"22\" class=\"story_para_22\">Currently, the Embassy Group holds about 76.21 per cent in WeWork India, while WeWork Global owns 23.45 per cent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"23\" class=\"story_para_23\">Since the issue is an OFS, WeWork India will not receive any proceeds from the issue and the funds will go entirely to the selling shareholders.<\/p>\n<p id=\"24\" class=\"story_para_24\">In its draft papers, WeWork India stated that the objective of the offer is to achieve the benefits of listing its equity shares on the stock exchanges. The company expects the listing to enhance visibility, provide liquidity to existing shareholders, and establish a public market for its stock in India.<\/p>\n<p id=\"25\" class=\"story_para_25\">Founded in 2017, WeWork India operates under an exclusive license of the WeWork brand in India, promoted by Bengaluru-based real estate developer Embassy Group.<\/p>\n<p id=\"26\" class=\"story_para_26\">The company aims to leverage the IPO primarily to achieve listing benefits, enhance visibility, provide liquidity to existing shareholders, and create a public market for its stock.<\/p>\n<p id=\"27\" class=\"story_para_27\">WeWork Global had invested $100 million in 2021, while in January 2024, the company raised Rs 500 crore through a rights issue to reduce debt and support expansion.<\/p>\n<p id=\"28\" class=\"story_para_28\">Currently, WeWork India operates across Tier-1 cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Noida, Delhi, and Chennai, managing 77 lakh sq. ft. of space, of which 70 lakh sq. ft. is operational, with a desk capacity of 1.03 lakh. The firm employs over 500 people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varun Yadav\" title=\"Varun Yadav\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-11-at-14.38.33-2025-02-47cdd4fd31681cc3efe5087cb8bd1418.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/varun-yadav-28203.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Varun Yadav<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2718067902 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 07, 2025, 11:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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