LG IPO Makes Stellar Market Debut With 50% Premium: A Strong Vote of Confidence From Investors

It’s not every day that a legacy consumer electronics giant turns into one of India’s most talked-about IPO stories. But on October 14, the stock markets had their eyes set on one name — LG Electronics India Ltd, which made a resounding debut, proving that investor appetite for strong fundamentals and brand trust is far from cooling.

As the opening bell rang, shares of LG Electronics India lit up the trading screens, listing at a remarkable ₹1,710 per share on the NSE, marking a 50% jump over its issue price of ₹1,140. On the BSE, the stock opened even slightly higher at ₹1,715, translating to a 50.43% premium.

Within moments, the enthusiasm was palpable — traders cheered, analysts noted the signal of confidence, and early retail investors saw their investments swell instantly.

LG IPO's Stellar Debut From Subscription Frenzy to Listing Euphoria

The company had already set the tone well before its listing day. The ₹11,607 crore public issue of LG Electronics India witnessed massive investor demand, with the issue getting subscribed an astounding 54.02 times over its three-day bidding window.

The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) category led the rally, subscribing 166.51 times, followed by Non-Institutional Investors (22.45 times) and Retail Investors (3.55 times). Even the employee quota saw robust participation, subscribed 7.62 times — an indication of the faith insiders have in the company’s future.

The IPO comprised a pure offer-for-sale (OFS) of 101.8 million shares, meaning that LG Electronics India itself will not directly receive any proceeds from the issue. Instead, the funds will go to the selling shareholders, while the company gains the benefit of being publicly listed, enhancing transparency and visibility in India’s capital markets.

A Profitable Start for Retail Investors

For retail investors who managed to secure allotment, the listing brought instant cheer.
A minimum retail lot consisted of 13 shares, requiring an investment of ₹14,820. With the stock opening at ₹1,710, investors pocketed an immediate listing gain of ₹7,411 on a single lot — a rare double-digit return on day one in today’s cautious market climate.

At the time of listing, over 9.37 lakh shares had already changed hands on the BSE, pushing the company’s market capitalisation to ₹1.16 lakh crore.

The Business Behind the Buzz

LG Electronics India isn’t a new name to Indian households. Over the last two decades, the brand has become synonymous with reliability in consumer electronics — from the refrigerator in your kitchen to the OLED TV in your living room.

Operating across two key business segments — Home Appliances & Air Solutions and Home Entertainment — LG caters to both B2C and B2B markets. Its diverse portfolio includes refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, televisions, and other household appliances that have made LG a market leader in multiple categories.

The IPO comes at a time when the Indian consumer durables sector is witnessing renewed demand, driven by urbanisation, rising disposable income, and the growing preference for premium and energy-efficient products. For LG Electronics India, the listing marks a strategic move — one that not only strengthens its market presence but also aligns its corporate structure with its parent’s global ambitions.

Competing in a Crowded Yet Growing Market

While LG enjoys a legacy position in India’s consumer electronics space, it operates in a competitive environment alongside Havells India, Voltas, Whirlpool of India, and Blue Star, among others.

Yet, analysts believe LG’s strong distribution network, after-sales service excellence, and brand trust provide it with a significant edge. The IPO’s success, many say, reflects both investor confidence in the brand’s long-term story and renewed optimism in India’s consumption growth trajectory.

A Sign of Market Optimism

The listing of LG Electronics India comes amid a wave of high-profile public issues in 2025 — a year that has seen both blockbuster listings and lukewarm debuts. In that context, LG’s 50% premium debut stands out as one of the year’s most successful.

Market watchers note that this performance could help revive investor sentiment in India’s IPO market, especially after several consumer-facing companies delivered underwhelming listings earlier this year.

Though the company will not directly benefit monetarily from the IPO, the listing on NSE and BSE marks a new chapter for LG Electronics India — one that brings higher corporate accountability, improved visibility, and access to the broader capital market ecosystem.

For now, both retail and institutional investors are celebrating the debut. And for LG, this listing is more than just a financial milestone — it’s a reaffirmation of the brand’s deep connect with Indian consumers and its strong business fundamentals.