Three major IPOs—Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences, and One Mobikwik—concluded on Friday, amassing a staggering Rs 2.2 lakh crore in investor interest. One Mobikwik led the pack with a 120-fold oversubscription, becoming 2024's most sought-after IPO exceeding Rs 500 crore. Vishal Mega Mart and Sai Life Sciences also saw substantial demand, subscribed 27 and 10.3 times respectively.
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