IPO Update: Eight Issues Open Today on NSE/BSE; LAPL Automotive Lists Strong | 19 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
By ThePip DeskEight IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE today, with windows closing between August 19 and August 21. LAPL Automotive Ltd. saw a strong listing, gaining +43.62% on its debut.
Welcome to ThePip.in’s IPO Update for Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Today marks the opening of three new public issues, adding to a busy primary market. Investors are also closely watching the performance of recent listings, with some delivering strong gains while others faced a challenging debut.
Open for Subscription
Eight initial public offerings are currently open for subscription on the NSE and BSE, offering a diverse range of investment opportunities. Three of these — Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd., Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds Ltd., and Mopshop Distribution Ltd. — open today, August 19, 2026. Meanwhile, the subscription windows for Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd., Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Ltd., and Fascinate Textiles Ltd. close today, providing a final opportunity for interested investors.
| Company | Issue Price | Min. Investment | Subscription Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd. | ₹160 | ₹14,880 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
| Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds Ltd. | ₹99 | ₹2,37,600 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
| Mopshop Distribution Ltd. | ₹138 | ₹2,76,000 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
| Shankesh Jewellers Ltd. | ₹93 | ₹14,880 | 2026-08-18 → 2026-08-20 |
| Sunshine Pictures Ltd. | ₹360 | ₹14,760 | 2026-08-18 → 2026-08-20 |
| Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd. | ₹60 | ₹15,000 | 2026-08-17 → 2026-08-19 |
| Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Ltd. | ₹201 | ₹14,874 | 2026-08-17 → 2026-08-19 |
| Fascinate Textiles Ltd. | ₹151 | ₹2,41,600 | 2026-08-11 → 2026-08-19 |
Recent Listings
The past week has seen several companies debut on the stock exchanges, with varied outcomes for investors. LAPL Automotive Ltd. led the gains with a significant rise of +43.62%, while Sham Foam Ltd. experienced a notable drop of −20.00% on its listing day.
| Company | Issue Price | Listing Price | Gain/Loss % | Per-Lot Gain/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. | ₹140 | ₹165 | +17.86% | ₹2,675 |
| Sham Foam Ltd. | ₹130 | ₹104 | −20.00% | ₹52,000 |
| Molbio Diagnostics Ltd. | ₹807 | ₹980 | +21.44% | ₹3,114 |
| Dhoot Transmission Ltd. | ₹871 | ₹1193.8 | +37.06% | ₹5,487.6 |
| Optimystix Entertainment India Ltd. | ₹175 | Listing price awaited at time of publishing. | ||
| Technocraft Ventures Ltd. | ₹212 | ₹285 | +34.43% | ₹5,110 |
| Leap India Ltd. | ₹159 | ₹166 | +4.40% | ₹658 |
| LAPL Automotive Ltd. | ₹94 | ₹135 | +43.62% | ₹98,400 |
| Ardee Industries Ltd. | ₹53 | ₹73.6 | +38.87% | ₹5,788.6 |
| Aegeus Technologies Ltd. | ₹105 | ₹124.5 | +18.57% | ₹46,800 |
Upcoming IPOs
Looking ahead, the primary market pipeline remains active with several new issues slated to open in the coming days. Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd. is set to open tomorrow, August 20, 2026, while four more issues are expected next week. Note that Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds Ltd., Mopshop Distribution Ltd., and Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd. are also listed here as upcoming, as they open for subscription today.
| Company | Issue Price | Min. Investment | Expected Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumax Engineering Ltd. | ₹101 | ₹2,42,400 | 2026-08-25 → 2026-08-28 |
| Skyways Air Services Ltd. | ₹138 | ₹13,800 | 2026-08-24 → 2026-08-27 |
| Madhur Knit Crafts Ltd. | ₹100 | ₹2,40,000 | 2026-08-24 → 2026-08-27 |
| ABH Healthcare Ltd. | ₹102 | ₹2,44,800 | 2026-08-24 → 2026-08-26 |
| Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd. | ₹300 | ₹15,000 | 2026-08-20 → 2026-08-24 |
| Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds Ltd. | ₹99 | ₹2,37,600 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
| Mopshop Distribution Ltd. | ₹138 | ₹2,76,000 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
| Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd. | ₹160 | ₹14,880 | 2026-08-19 → 2026-08-21 |
The Indian primary market continues to offer a dynamic environment for investors, with a steady stream of new listings and upcoming opportunities. As always, thorough due diligence is essential before making any investment decisions.