Top IPOs Closing This Week with Highest Listing Gain Potential [August 2025 Analysis]

Published on: 06/08/2025

August 2025 will have a lot of great SME and mainboard IPOs, which is great news for retail investors who want to make quick money through initial public offerings (IPOs). Many firms are entering the primary market, but not all IPOs are the same when it comes to **listing gains**, which is an important measure for short-term traders and high-risk investors.

We’ll look at the best IPOs that are presently available or will be open this week in this extensive breakdown. We’ll look at their **Grey Market Premiums (GMPs)**, **subscription statuses**, and rank them in **ascending order** depending on how much they could earn when they list.

This advice will help you make an informed choice if you’re an investor who wants to make money quickly or on the day of the listing.

Why Listing Gains Matter

Listing gain is the difference between the IPO price and the price at which the stock lists on the exchange. For many retail and HNI investors, listing gains are a fast-track to making profits—sometimes within just a few days.

But not every IPO gives strong returns. Some open at par or even below the issue price. That’s why it’s essential to evaluate each IPO on factors like:

GMP (Grey Market Premium)
Subscription Status (Retail, HNI, QIB)
Market sentiment
Company fundamentals
IPO price band vs sector valuation

List of IPOs (August 2025) Under Review

Here’s a list of IPOs we’ve analyzed based on the data from August 4 to August 7:

Highway Infrastructure Ltd
Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT – REIT)
Bhadora Industries Ltd (SME)
Aaradhya Disposal Industries Ltd (SME)
BLT Logistics Ltd (SME)
Essex Marine Ltd (SME)
Parth Electricals & Engineering Ltd (SME)

Now, let’s rank these in ascending order of listing gain potential, starting with the least promising.

IPOs Ranked by Listing Gain Potential (Ascending Order)

1. Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT – REIT)

IPO Price Band: ₹95 – ₹100
GMP: ₹0
Subscription Status: Data not impressive (expected low QIB interest)

REIT IPOs rarely offer attractive listing gains, and KRT seems no different. These instruments are more suitable for long-term yield and dividend-seeking investors. If you’re looking for listing-day profit, this one should be avoided.

Verdict: Avoid for listing gains.

2. Bhadora Industries Ltd (SME)

IPO Price Band: ₹97 – ₹103
GMP: ₹1
Subscription Status (Day 2): Just ~0.12× overall

Despite a fair price band, Bhadora Industries is facing weak investor interest. The low GMP combined with poor subscription levels indicates high risk and low listing gain probability.

Verdict: Avoid. Oversubscription is too low to support demand.

3. Aaradhya Disposal Industries Ltd (SME)

IPO Price Band: ₹110 – ₹116
GMP: ₹0
Subscription Status (Day 2): ~0.93× overall

With a GMP of zero and subscription still under 1x by Day 2, Aaradhya’s IPO may not even get fully subscribed. Even if it does, a strong listing is unlikely.

Verdict: High risk, low reward. Skip for now.

4. Essex Marine Ltd (SME)

IPO Price: ₹54 (Fixed)
GMP: ₹11
Subscription Status (Day 1): ~0.18×

Although the GMP suggests ~20% potential upside, the low subscription numbers raise a red flag. Unless Day 3 sees a major surge, this IPO may list flat or with minimal premium.

Verdict: Caution. Wait for final Day 3 data.

5. BLT Logistics Ltd (SME)

IPO Price Band: ₹71 – ₹75
GMP: ₹16 – ₹18
Subscription Status (Day 2): ~7.2× overall (Retail ~12.9×)

This IPO has strong demand from retail investors, and a healthy GMP above ₹16 points to 20%+ listing gains. A balanced price band and good subscription metrics make it a promising candidate.

Verdict: Safe bet for moderate listing gain (~20–22%).

6. Parth Electricals & Engineering Ltd (SME)

IPO Price Band: ₹160 – ₹170
GMP: ₹22
Subscription Status (Day 2): ~2.2× overall

Parth’s issue has a healthy GMP (~₹22), but compared to BLT or Highway, subscription momentum is modest. Still, the structured price band and market interest make it a decent pick.

Verdict: Moderate upside (~12–15%), relatively safe.

7. Highway Infrastructure Ltd (Mainboard IPO)

IPO Price Band: ₹65 – ₹70
GMP: ₹38 – ₹40
Subscription Status (Day 2): ~27× overall (Retail ~28.7×, NII ~33.5×, QIB ~4.9×)

The clear winner in this week’s IPO race. With a GMP nearing 55% and a massive oversubscription across all categories, Highway Infrastructure is expected to give stellar listing day gains. Investors are showing strong conviction in the company’s business and pricing.

Verdict: Top pick for listing gain. Apply with confidence.

Summary Table: IPO Comparison

IPO Name	GMP (₹)	Subscr. (Day 2)	Listing Gain Potential	Verdict
KRT (REIT)	₹0	Not Attractive	❌ ~0%	Avoid
Bhadora Industries	₹1	~0.12×	❌ ~1%	Avoid
Aaradhya Disposal	₹0	~0.93×	❌ ~0%	Avoid
Essex Marine	₹11	~0.18×	⚠️ ~20% (Uncertain)	Risky
BLT Logistics	₹16–18	~7.2×	✅ ~20–22%	Good
Parth Electricals	₹22	~2.2×	✅ ~12–15%	Safe
Highway Infrastructure	₹38–40	~27×	🔥 ~54–57%	Best

Final Thoughts: Which IPO Should You Apply For?

If your goal is short-term profit via listing gains, only 3 IPOs stand out this week:

Highway Infrastructure Ltd – Best-in-class demand and GMP.
BLT Logistics Ltd – Strong retail support and consistent GMP.
Parth Electricals Ltd – Reasonable GMP with safe upside.

The rest are better avoided unless you’re willing to take high risk for uncertain reward.

Pro Tips for IPO Investing:

Always check Day 3 subscription data, especially for SME IPOs.
GMPs can be volatile and should be considered along with fundamentals.
Don’t blindly follow GMP—look at retail vs institutional demand separately.
For SME IPOs, liquidity and circuit limits can impact your ability to exit.

Conclusion

August 2025 offers multiple IPO options, but as always, not all IPOs are equal. By understanding Grey Market trends, subscription figures, and evaluating overall demand, investors can make smarter decisions. If listing gain is your goal, the clear winners this week are: