AceVector IPO reaches 9% subscription on Day 1; retail portion booked 36%

Snapdeal parent AceVector’s ₹420 crore IPO saw 9% overall subscription by 14:12 IST on its opening day. Retail investors led bidding, subscribing 36% of their reserved quota. The company plans to use fresh-issue proceeds for Snapdeal marketing, technology infrastructure and acquisitions.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 14:37 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 15:07 IST·Source Inc42 · Buzz

What happened

Snapdeal parent AceVector’s ₹420 crore IPO was 9% subscribed on day one, led by retail investors. Proceeds will fund Snapdeal marketing, technology and

Key facts

  • ₹420 crore IPO
  • 9% subscribed as of 14:12 IST on day 1
  • Retail quota subscribed 36%: 49.85 lakh shares bid versus 1.37 crore reserved
  • IPO price band ₹30-₹32 per share
  • ₹132 crore earmarked for Snapdeal marketing and promotion

What changed

Snapdeal parent AceVector’s ₹420 crore IPO was 9% subscribed on day one, led by retail investors. Proceeds will fund Snapdeal marketing, technology and acquisitions. The group reported FY26 revenue growth of 29.2% and a 64% narrowing of net loss.

Why this matters

With the ₹420 crore IPO only 9% subscribed overall by mid-day despite 36% retail participation, investors should watch institutional demand and valuation support through the remaining subscription window.

What to watch

  • Day-2 and final subscription split across QIB, NII/HNI and retail categories
  • Grey-market premium movement and any change in issue-price sentiment
  • Anchor investor quality, concentration and lock-up-related supply concerns
  • Management commentary on marketing-spend intensity and timeline to improved unit economics
  • Use-of-proceeds detail for acquisitions and technology infrastructure