Victory Electric Vehicles IPO Closes at 0.95x Subscription as Late Institutional Bids Lift Demand

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Mumbai, January 9, 2026 – The SME initial public offering of Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited closed on Friday with a sharp pickup in demand during the final hours, ending the issue at 0.95 times subscription, just short of full coverage.

The IPO, which opened on January 7 and closed today, received strong last-day participation, particularly from qualified institutional investors and retail bidders, significantly improving the overall subscription from 0.40x at the end of Day 2.

Final Subscription Status (As of 17:58 hrs, January 9)​

By the close of bidding, the issue received bids for 80.28 lakh shares against an issue size of 84.30 lakh shares.
CategoryApplicationsShares Bid For
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)425,59,000
Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs)3415,09,000
Retail Individual Investors (RIIs)66039,60,000
Total69880,28,000
Overall subscription stood at 0.95 times, with retail investors contributing nearly half of the total bids. Notably, the QIB segment saw participation only on the final day, providing a meaningful boost to the aggregate demand.

IPO Snapshot​

ParticularsDetails
Issue Size₹35 crore
Total Shares Offered84.30 lakh
Issue Price₹41 per share
Lot Size3,000 shares
IPO OpenJanuary 7, 2026
IPO CloseJanuary 9, 2026
Listing DateJanuary 14, 2026
The minimum retail application size was 6,000 shares, translating into an investment of ₹2.46 lakh at the issue price.

Trend Through the Issue Period​

The IPO witnessed a gradual build-up in demand over the three-day bidding window. Subscription stood at 0.26x after Day 1, improved to 0.40x by the end of Day 2, and surged to 0.95x on the final day, reflecting typical last-session participation seen in several SME offerings.

About Victory Electric Vehicles International​

Victory Electric Vehicles International Limited is engaged in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, primarily focusing on electric three-wheelers and last-mile mobility solutions. The company’s portfolio includes electric rickshaws, passenger and cargo three-wheelers, e-loaders, electric scooters, and customised electric vehicles for commercial applications. It operates through an in-house manufacturing setup and distributes products via a dealer-led network across multiple Indian states under the “Victory” brand.
With the issue now closed, investor focus will shift to allotment finalisation scheduled for January 12 and the company’s proposed listing on January 14, 2026.
 

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