New Delhi, August 9, 2026: The Indian primary market is set for another action-packed week as nine IPOs worth nearly ₹7,700 crore are scheduled to hit Dalal Street from August 10, 2026. Alongside the fresh public issues, eight companies are also lined up for stock market listings, making the coming week one of the busiest periods for India’s IPO market.
The IPO rush will be led by five mainboard companies — Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering. Together, these five companies are looking to raise around ₹7,443 crore from investors. Four additional SME IPOs will account for the remaining portion of the week’s fundraising activity.
IPO Calendar Next Week: August 10–14
The primary market activity will begin on Monday, August 10, with the opening of the Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics IPOs.
Dhoot Transmission IPO
The Dhoot Transmission IPO will open for subscription on August 10 and close on August 12. The auto-component manufacturer has fixed a price band of ₹829–₹871 per equity share for its ₹3,067-crore public issue.
The issue consists of a fresh issue of up to ₹1,400 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders. Dhoot Transmission has also raised approximately ₹918 crore from anchor investors ahead of the IPO, indicating institutional interest in the issue.
Dhoot Transmission IPO key details:
- IPO size: ₹3,067 crore
- Price band: ₹829–₹871
- Issue opens: August 10, 2026
- Issue closes: August 12, 2026
- Sector: Auto components
- Issue type: Fresh issue + OFS
Molbio Diagnostics IPO
The Molbio Diagnostics IPO will also open on August 10 and remain available for subscription until August 12.
The point-of-care diagnostics company has fixed the IPO price band at ₹768–₹807 per share. The issue is expected to raise around ₹939.70 crore, comprising a ₹200-crore fresh issue and an OFS component of approximately ₹739.70 crore.
Molbio plans to deploy part of the fresh issue proceeds towards setting up R&D infrastructure and a Centre of Excellence, while additional funds will be used for plant and machinery.
The company provides molecular diagnostic testing solutions across a range of diseases.
Molbio Diagnostics IPO key details:
- IPO size: ₹939.70 crore
- Price band: ₹768–₹807
- Issue opens: August 10
- Issue closes: August 12
- Sector: Diagnostics/Healthcare
- Fresh issue: ₹200 crore
Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO
The Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO will open on August 11 and close on August 13. The company has fixed a price band of ₹133–₹140 per share for its approximately ₹1,553-crore IPO.
The issue comprises a fresh issue of approximately ₹1,428 crore and an OFS of around ₹125 crore by promoters.
The company intends to use the IPO proceeds for debt repayment as well as expansion and modernisation of its manufacturing facilities. The expansion includes additional capacity for products such as whey protein concentrate, yoghurt and cream cheese.
Milky Mist is focused on value-added dairy products and has established itself as a premium dairy brand in India.
Milky Mist IPO key details:
- IPO size: ₹1,553 crore
- Price band: ₹133–₹140
- Issue opens: August 11
- Issue closes: August 13
- Sector: Dairy/FMCG
- Fresh issue: ₹1,428 crore
Shiprocket IPO
The Shiprocket IPO is scheduled to open on August 12 and close on August 14. The e-commerce enablement platform has fixed its price band at ₹92–₹97 per share and is looking to raise approximately ₹1,617.48 crore.
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹885.50 crore and an OFS component of ₹731.98 crore.
The company plans to use fresh issue proceeds for marketing initiatives, technology infrastructure, debt repayment, potential inorganic growth and general corporate purposes.
Shiprocket has evolved from a shipping-focused platform into a broader e-commerce enablement business serving D2C brands and MSMEs.
Shiprocket IPO key details:
- IPO size: ₹1,617.48 crore
- Price band: ₹92–₹97
- Issue opens: August 12
- Issue closes: August 14
- Sector: E-commerce enablement/logistics
- Fresh issue: ₹885.50 crore
Behari Lal Engineering IPO
The Behari Lal Engineering IPO will also open on August 12 and close on August 14.
The engineering products manufacturer has fixed the price band at ₹271–₹285 per share and is looking to raise approximately ₹301.62 crore.
The issue includes a fresh issue of ₹93 crore and an OFS component of approximately ₹208.62 crore. The funds are expected to be used towards capital expenditure, repayment of certain borrowings and general corporate purposes.
The company manufactures engineering castings, metal rolls and alloy steel products for industries including steel, power and heavy engineering.
Nine IPOs to Hit the Market
Apart from the five mainboard IPOs, the SME segment will also remain active. The broader IPO calendar has nine new public issues, collectively raising close to ₹7,700 crore.
This means investors will have several opportunities across sectors including auto components, healthcare, dairy, e-commerce, engineering and SME businesses.
The unusually crowded IPO calendar could also result in investors having to make choices about where to deploy their capital, particularly if several issues attract strong subscription demand simultaneously.
Eight Companies Set for Stock Market Debut
The primary market activity will not be limited to new IPO launches. Eight companies are scheduled to make their stock market debut during the week, adding another layer of activity for investors.
The companies scheduled for listing include Ardee Industries, LEAP India, Technocraft Ventures, Aegeus Technologies, G.V. Electricals, Anawil Wire & Engineering, LAPL Automotive and Optimystix Entertainment.
The performance of these new listings could also influence investor sentiment towards the IPOs opening during the week.
IPO GMP Signals Positive Sentiment
Grey market activity has also been pointing towards positive listing expectations for the five mainboard IPOs.
Recent market data showed indicative premiums for Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering. Dhoot Transmission was reported to have the highest indicative GMP among the five, followed by Molbio Diagnostics.
However, grey market premium (GMP) is unofficial and should not be treated as a guarantee of listing gains. GMP can change rapidly depending on market sentiment, subscription demand and broader market conditions.
What Should IPO Investors Watch?
With five mainboard IPOs opening within just three days, investors should look beyond the headline issue size and GMP.
Key factors to consider include:
- IPO valuation compared with listed peers
- Revenue and profit growth
- EBITDA and operating margins
- Debt levels and cash flows
- Return on equity (ROE) and return on capital employed (ROCE)
- Fresh issue versus OFS component
- Use of IPO proceeds
- Promoter holding after the IPO
- Institutional and anchor investor participation
- Subscription trends across QIB, NII and retail categories
- Market conditions at the time of listing
The combination of strong IPO activity and multiple new listings makes August 10–14 an important week for India’s primary market.
Bottom Line
The Indian IPO market is heading into another high-intensity week, with nine IPOs seeking nearly ₹7,700 crore and eight companies preparing to list on the stock exchanges.
Among the mainboard offerings, Dhoot Transmission is the largest IPO at ₹3,067 crore, followed by Shiprocket at ₹1,617.48 crore, Milky Mist Dairy Food at ₹1,553 crore and Molbio Diagnostics at around ₹939.70 crore. Behari Lal Engineering will contribute another ₹301.62 crore.
For investors, the crowded IPO calendar provides plenty of opportunities — but also makes valuation, business quality, financial performance and issue objectives more important than simply chasing GMP or expected listing gains.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investors should independently evaluate the company’s financials, valuation, risk factors and offer documents before making any investment decision.
