Shankesh Jewellers lists 11% above IPO price after ₹367 crore issue

Jewellery retailer Shankesh Jewellers debuted 11% above its ₹93 issue price after its ₹367 crore IPO was subscribed 2.80 times. Separately, Vishal Mega Mart has reappointed founder Gunender Kapur as managing director and CEO for a five-year term starting September 1, 2026.

— Source publishedTue, 25 Aug, 2026, 12:45 IST·First seen Tue, 25 Aug, 2026, 13:12 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Shankesh Jewellers debuted 11% above its Rs 93 IPO price after its Rs 367 crore issue was subscribed 2.80 times. Vishal Mega Mart rallied after reappointing

Key facts

  • Shankesh Jewellers listed 11% above its Rs 93 issue price
  • Shankesh Jewellers IPO size: Rs 367 crore
  • Shankesh Jewellers IPO subscription: 2.80 times
  • Vishal Mega Mart shares rose as much as 11.57% in the previous session
  • Vishal Mega Mart closed up 9.74% on August 24
  • Gunender Kapur's five-year term begins September 1, 2026

Why this matters

Shankesh’s successful market entry improves its access to expansion capital, while Vishal Mega Mart’s five-year CEO renewal reduces leadership uncertainty for a key retail-sector peer.