- What’s Driving LG’s Strong Demand?
- What Happens Next: Near-Term Outlook
- Longer-Term Assessment: Strengths Still Intact
- Final Note
LG Electronics India made a powerful debut on the stock market today, listing around ₹1,710 per share, about 50% higher than its issue price of ₹1,140. The premium reflects strong demand from investors, led by solid financials, brand leadership, and a rare large-cap IPO that is striking the right chord with both retail and institutional participants. The stock opened on the NSE at ₹1,710.1 and on the BSE at ₹1,715.
Day-One Market Trend
Early market reactions show optimism. Analysts attribute the sharp listing gains to:
- Confidence in LG’s dominant position across household appliances.
- Strong anchor investor participation before the IPO.
- Lower valuation compared to listed peers like Blue Star and Whirlpool.
Retail investors especially seem encouraged by LG’s debt-free balance sheet and 43% return on capital employed (ROCE). Unlike many large IPOs in recent years that opened flat or negative, LG has broken the “mega IPO underperformance” pattern, at least for now.
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What’s Driving LG’s Strong Demand?
Three key investors’ reasons stand out:
- Brand relevance: LG is almost a default name in multiple appliance categories and continues to upgrade its product mix toward premium and energy-efficient models.
- Profitability edge: EBITDA margins are above 12.5% versus 7-9% for most peers.
- Valuation comfort: At the listing price (₹1,710), LG’s P/E valuation moves closer to 53x, still below peers like Blue Star (65x), given LG’s broader market strengths.
This blend of confidence and reasonable valuation created a perfect setup for a strong listing.
What Happens Next: Near-Term Outlook
For the next few weeks, the stock’s behavior will likely depend on broader market sentiment and institutional flows.
Historically, after large-cap IPOs see 30-40% listing gains, mild profit booking often emerges in the first 10-15 trading sessions. Investors may watch if LG’s share sustains above ₹1,700.
Additionally, anchor investors’ 50% shares will be locked in for 30 days, expiring around mid-November 2025 (the remaining 50% for 90 days). Once this lock-in ends, some selling can occur as early anchors book profits.
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Longer-Term Assessment: Strengths Still Intact
Even post-listing, LG’s fundamentals remain strong.
- Leadership in washing machines (33.5% share), refrigerators (29.9%), and ACs (20.6%).
- ₹24,367 crore revenue in FY25 with ₹2,203 crore profit - both growing steadily.
- High cash generation and no debt risk.
- Ongoing capacity expansion in Andhra Pradesh to support future growth.
The listing validates investor confidence in large, profitable consumer durables companies that can balance price competitiveness with brand value.
Over the medium term, the valuation will depend on how LG delivers volume growth beyond FY26, as India’s domestic appliance demand accelerates across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
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Final Note
If you’re an investor thinking about what happens next, it’s about judging whether LG can sustain profit growth at the same pace.
- Positive triggers: Expanding local manufacturing, new premium launches, and festive season demand.
- Watchpoints: Raw material price swings and tax dispute resolution timeline.
So while LG’s first-day success looks strong, its long-term story will depend more on consistent quarter-on-quarter performance than today’s listing price.
In short: LG Electronics’ IPO debut shows that investors are again ready to bet on large, high-quality consumer brands, and this listing could signal the return of trust in mega IPOs on Dalal Street.
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