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Bluestone in talks with Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital Think Investments for Pre-IPO Round
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
Bluestone, a jewellery brand, is in talks to negotiate an investment of around Rs 830 crore from Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, and Think Investments.
The pre-IPO round will combine share sales by early investors with new capital, aiming to value the omnichannel retailer at approximately Rs 7,500 crore ($900 million) before the infusion, as per the report.
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners will reportedly invest around Rs 415 crore in the round. A source speaking to the Economic Times said, “Peak XV is in talks to lead the funding amid a wider inclination for venture funds to tap domestic brands and offline retailers.”
Further, some family offices via special-purpose vehicles might also reportedly participate in the round. The round is expected to be closed in the next few days.
In September 2023, Bluestone raised $65 million from a group of investors at a valuation of $410 million.
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Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Opened At ₹190–₹201 Per Share
The ₹1,700-crore IPO Comprised A Fresh Issue Of Up To ₹1,200 Crore and An Offer-For-Sale Of Up To ₹500 Crore.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited opened its Initial Public Offer (IPO) for subscription on 17 August 2026, with the issue closing on 19 August 2026. The company had fixed the price band at Rs 190–Rs 201 per equity share, with a minimum bid lot of 74 shares.
The IPO comprised a fresh issue of up to Rs 1,200 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to Rs 500 crore by promoter M. Kiran Kumar Jain.
Operating under the Lalithaa brand, the jewellery retailer had 61 stores across 51 cities in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Puducherry as of March 31, 2026. The company offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery, with a strong presence in Tier-II and Tier-III markets.
For FY26, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart reported revenue from operations of Rs 25,023.93 crore, compared with Rs 16,788.05 crore in FY24, while net profit rose to Rs 1,009.82 crore from Rs 359.83 crore during the same period.
The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu and has focused on in-house manufacturing, competitive pricing and large-format stores as part of its growth strategy.
Anand Rathi Advisors Limited and Equirus Capital Limited acted as the book-running lead managers, while MUFG Intime India Private Limited was the registrar to the offer.
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