Resurfacing Zomato's July 2021 IPO Day 1 subscription of 1.05x, led by retail investor demand

A look back at Zomato's initial public offering, which was subscribed 1.05 times on its first day of bidding in July 2021, with retail investors accounting for the strongest demand signal at the time.

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What happened

Zomato’s IPO was oversubscribed 1.05 times on its first day, with retail investors leading demand.

Key facts

  • 1.05 times oversubscribed

Why this matters

The fully subscribed first day provides a positive capital-markets benchmark for food-delivery assets, while highlighting that strategic interest must be supported by credible profitability and scale narratives.