SBI Funds Management, the country’s largest asset manager, has fixed a price band of Rs 545 to Rs 574 per share for its Rs 11,693 crore initial public offering, according to a notice issued by parent State Bank of India on Wednesday, July 8. The public issue opens for subscription on Tuesday, July 14, and closes on Thursday, July 16, positioning it as one of the largest Indian primary market listings since the start of 2026.
IPO Schedule: Key Dates Investors Should Track
The anchor investor bidding window opens a day earlier, on Monday, July 13. The basis of allotment is expected to be finalised on Friday, July 17, with refunds and unblocking of application funds scheduled for Monday, July 20. Shares are set to list on the BSE and NSE on Tuesday, July 21.
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A Pure Offer-for-Sale by SBI and Amundi
The issue carries no fresh capital raise and is structured entirely as an offer for sale by the two existing shareholders. SBI will divest up to 12.83 crore shares, equal to a 6.3 percent stake, while joint venture partner Amundi India Holding will sell up to 7.56 crore shares, or a 3.7 percent stake. The two promoters currently hold close to 98 percent of the company between them.
Sovereign Funds ADIA and GIC Join the Book
The offering has drawn interest from marquee global institutional investors, with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Singapore’s GIC among those participating, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The report pegged the issue size at roughly $1.2 billion and said institutional commitments already run close to five times the portion reserved for that category, even as half the offer remains set aside for individual investors.
Bankers tracking the primary market described the listing as India’s largest IPO since early 2026, coming at a time when foreign investors are gradually returning to Indian equities after months of heavy selling triggered by an oil price spike linked to the Iran conflict.
What SBI and Amundi Stand to Gain
SBI currently holds 126 crore shares, a 61.73 percent stake, acquired at a weighted average cost of Rs 0.15 per share for an outlay of about Rs 19 crore. At the lower end of the price band, that holding is valued at roughly Rs 68,670 crore, translating into a gain of nearly 3,600 times its original investment.
Amundi India Holding owns 74 crore shares, a 36.26 percent stake, built at a weighted average cost of Rs 4.35 per share for about Rs 322 crore. At the lower price band, its holding value works out to around Rs 40,330 crore, a roughly 125-fold gain. At the upper end of the band, the company’s post-listing market capitalisation works out to approximately Rs 1.17 lakh crore.
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India’s Biggest and Oldest Asset Manager Heads to Market
SBI Funds Management is the investment manager to SBI Mutual Fund, which began operations in June 1987 as the first mutual fund entity to be set up outside the Unit Trust of India, making it the country’s oldest AMC.
As of December 31, 2025, its quarterly average assets under management stood at Rs 12,49,970 crore, giving it a 15.4 percent share of the mutual fund industry, according to the company’s draft papers. Including its portfolio management services and advisory mandates, total QAAUM was Rs 29,04,026 crore.
The company is also India’s largest passive asset manager, with a passive QAAUM of Rs 3,99,953 crore and a 29.6 percent market share as of the same date.
Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Axis Capital, BofA Securities India, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India), ICICI Securities, Jefferies India, JM Financial, Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, and SBI Capital Markets are the book-running lead managers to the issue.
The listing comes at the start of a busy second-half pipeline for Indian IPOs, with the National Stock Exchange and Reliance Jio’s mega listings also expected before the end of the year, according to Reuters.
SBI Funds Management IPO: Quick Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Price Band | Rs 545 – Rs 574 per share |
| Issue Size | Rs 11,693 crore |
| Issue Type | Pure Offer for Sale |
| Face Value | Re 1 per share |
| Lot Size | 26 shares |
| Minimum Investment (upper band) | Rs 14,924 |
| Anchor Bidding | Monday, July 13 |
| Subscription Opens | Tuesday, July 14 |
| Subscription Closes | Thursday, July 16 |
| Allotment Finalisation | Friday, July 17 |
| Refunds/Credit of Shares | Monday, July 20 |
| Listing Date | Tuesday, July 21 |
| Listing Exchanges | BSE, NSE |
Key Takeaways
- Price band fixed at Rs 545-574; issue size Rs 11,693 crore, entirely an OFS
- SBI selling a 6.3% stake, Amundi selling a 3.7% stake; combined promoter holding falls from ~98%
- Sovereign wealth funds ADIA and GIC are participating in the ~$1.2 billion offering
- Shares list on BSE and NSE on July 21
- SBI’s original ~Rs 19 crore investment is now worth ~Rs 68,670 crore at the lower price band
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FAQs
Q1: What is the SBI Funds Management IPO price band?
Rs 545 to Rs 574 per share.
Q2: When does the SBI Funds Management IPO open and close?
It opens on Tuesday, July 14, and closes on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Q3: What is the total size of the SBI Funds Management IPO?
Rs 11,693 crore, entirely an offer for sale by SBI and Amundi India.
Q4: When will SBI Funds Management shares list?
July 21, 2026, on both the BSE and NSE.
Q5: What is the minimum investment required?
One lot of 26 shares at the upper price band works out to Rs 14,924.
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