Orkla ASA (“Orkla”), a leading Norwegian industrial investment company specialising in brands and consumer-oriented businesses, announced today, 6 November 2025, the successful completion of the initial public offering of Orkla India Limited (“Orkla India”) on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (the “IPO”).
Orkla India comprises a portfolio of iconic Indian heritage brands with a focus on spices, masalas, and ready-to-eat products. The IPO represents a milestone in Orkla’s ongoing transformation into an industrial investment company and is a part of its strategy to crystallise value within its portfolio. Orkla classifies Orkla India as a “Grow and Build” company.
In connection with the IPO, Orkla sold 20,560,768 shares in Orkla India, representing 15.0% of its share capital, at INR 730 per share. Net proceeds to Orkla, after tax and transaction costs, are estimated at approximately NOK 1.5 billion. Following the transaction, Orkla retains a 75.0% ownership interest in Orkla India.
The IPO totalled INR 16.7 billion (approx. NOK 1.9 billion) and attracted strong demand from both domestic and foreign investors, achieving an oversubscription of 49 times.