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Brandman Retail IPO: Day 1 Subscription Live — Key Dates, Price Band & Details
The Brandman Retail Ltd. IPO has opened for public subscription today, 04 February 2026, giving investors a chance to participate in the company’s ₹86.09 crore fresh share sale.

📌 IPO Basics
- IPO Opens for Subscription: 04 February 2026 — Bidding began today. ([turn0view0], [turn0search0])
- IPO Closes: 06 February 2026 — Final day to place bids.
- IPO Allotment Finalisation: 09 February 2026 — Basis of allotment will be declared. ([turn0view0], [turn0search0])
- Refunds Initiation: 10 February 2026 — Refunds start for unsuccessful applicants.
- Shares Credited to Demat: 10 February 2026 — Shares will be credited to allotted investors’ accounts.
- Expected Listing Date: 11 February 2026 — Shares to debut on the NSE SME (Emerge) platform.

💰 Price Band & Lot Size
- Price Band: ₹167 – ₹176 per share — Investors can bid within this range.
- Lot Size: 800 shares per lot — Minimum subscription is typically two lots (1,600 shares).
- Total Issue Size: ₹86.09 crore — Entirely a fresh issue of 48.91 lakh equity shares.

📈 Subscription Status (Day 1)
- Up-to-date subscription figures are expected to be released after 10 AM IST today — once exchange and registrar data is updated.
📊 Anchor Investor Support
- Anchor Book Subscriptions: Prior to opening, Brandman Retail raised approximately ₹24.49 crore from anchor investors, including Sanshi Fund-I, Founders Collective Fund, Bharat Venture Opportunities Fund, and India Max Investment Fund Ltd., at the upper price band of ₹176 per share.
🧭 Company Profile & IPO Objective
Brandman Retail Ltd. operates as a retail and distribution platform for premium international brands, focusing on:
- Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories sold via multiple channels including Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs).
The IPO proceeds will primarily be used for: - Expansion of retail network by opening new EBOs and MBOs.
- Working capital requirements for both new and existing outlets.
- General corporate purposes.
📍 Grey Market Premium (GMP) Signal
- Unofficial grey market data indicates shares of Brandman Retail are trading around ₹188, suggesting a grey market premium of about 6.8 % over the upper price band of ₹176. This often reflects investor sentiment ahead of listing, though it is not regulated.
📝 What Investors Should Know
- Investors planning to bid should ensure they apply within the price band and meet lot requirements before the close on 06 February 2026.
- The listing on 11 February 2026 will be closely watched to gauge early market reaction and potential listing gains.