Anil Singhvi shares his view on Mankind Pharma IPO, calls it a stock worth having in portfolio

Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi suggests investors to buy Mankind Pharma shares from a long-term perspective. Mankind Pharma's IPO, comprising an offer for sale (OFS) worth Rs 4,326 crore, enters the third and final day of the bidding process on Thursday.  

How Anil Singhvi rates Mankind Pharma IPO 

Singhvi finds the valuation demanded by Mankind Pharma for its IPO a bit expensive. However, he believes Mankind Pharma can make a valuable stock for investors in the long run. Singhvi is of the view that IPOs should be offered at a discount of 15-20 per cent discount to listed players.

"No pharma IPO has made money for investors since November 2021," he pointed out. "If a listing gain occurs, well and good, else focus on investing for the long term... It is a company worth keeping in your portfolio," Singhvi said.

Here are some of the other points that the market wizard made: 

• Mankind Pharma is a good company with strong fundamentals
• It is a debt-free, cash-rich company
• It commands a leadership position in most of its products
• Its promoters have a solid track record  

Mankind Pharma IPO hit the Street on April 25: Issue price, lot size, listing date and more   

Important dates: The bidding process will conclude on April 27 — meaning you can bid for the Mankind Pharma IPO until the end of market hours on Thursday.

Mankind Pharma shares are likely to be listed on bourses BSE and NSE on May 8. The initiation of refunds and credit of shares is likely to take place on May 4 and May 5 respectively. 

Issue price: Potential investors can bid for Mankind Pharma shares under the IPO in a price band of Rs 1,026-1,080 in multiples of 13, which translates to Rs 13,338-14,040 per lot. 

Subscription status: The Mankind Pharma IPO finished the second day of the bidding process with an overall subscription of 87 per cent. 

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