LG Electronics India began trading with a huge splash on Tuesday, opening at a 50% premium to its issue price. The debut lived up to the buzz around one of the most talked-about listings this year, as investors rushed in on optimism over the company’s strength in home appliances, EV parts, and connected-tech products.
The stock opened at ₹1,710 on the NSE and ₹1,715 on the BSE, against the issue price of ₹1,140. That values the company at roughly ₹1.16 lakh crore right out of the gate. Demand was never in question, the IPO was subscribed more than 54 times, one of the highest tallies ever for a large-cap issue.
What made the debut more interesting is that it was a pure offer for sale (OFS). No fresh money came into the company, yet both retail and institutional investors piled in. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 166 times their quota, while wealthy investors and retail participants followed close behind.
The grey market had pointed to a 30-plus percent premium, but the first trade blew past those expectations. Dealers said the strength of the listing reflected “pent-up appetite for quality consumer names” after several volatile weeks in secondary markets.
The listing pop also mirrors how investors view LG’s positioning in areas that are seeing structural growth, EV components, smart-home systems, and energy-efficient appliances.
For FY25, LG Electronics India reported revenue of ₹24,631 crore, a 14% increase year-on-year, while net profit jumped 46% to ₹2,203 crore. Margins stayed healthy, with an EBITDA margin of 12.8% and a PAT margin near 9%. The company carries no debt, with returns that most peers would envy, 43% ROCE and 37% ROE.
At the issue price of ₹1,140, the stock valued the business at about 35 times FY25 earnings, which analysts said was fair considering the company’s brand power and market leadership. LG dominates several categories, 33.5% share in washing machines, 29.9% in refrigerators, 20.6% in air conditioners, and more than half the market in microwaves.
Brokerages were upbeat ahead of the debut. SBI Securities and several domestic houses had “Subscribe” calls, citing the firm’s strong franchise and deep distribution network. They note that despite being an OFS, the deal priced sensibly, a balance of profitability, brand recall, and growth potential.
The company is putting a larger focus on manufacturing and exports. A new plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, scheduled for next year with an investment of about $600 million, will help double production capacity. LG currently exports to roughly 47 countries and plans to add new markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Advertising costs rose 7% in FY25 to ₹1,009 crore, and royalty payments to its South Korean parent climbed 12% to ₹454 crore. Both figures show LG’s continued push on marketing and brand development rather than any financial strain.
In foreign exchange, LG India earned ₹1,451 crore from exports and spent ₹9,323 crore on imports — highlighting how much of its business still relies on global supply chains.
For short-term traders, the listing gain itself was the headline. But for longer-term investors, the real story is that LG Electronics now has the scale, balance sheet, and product diversity to compete directly with global peers from India. If it continues investing in innovation and expanding manufacturing locally, today’s debut could mark the start of a larger growth phase for the brand in India’s consumer-tech space.
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