LG’s India IPO is said to attract Abu Dhabi, Norway, Singapore wealth funds

Core Insights - LG Electronics Inc. is moving forward with its initial public offering (IPO) for its India arm, attracting interest from sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi, Norway, and Singapore [1][2] - The IPO is valued at $1.3 billion, with potential anchor investors including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Norges Bank Investment Management, GIC Pte., BlackRock Inc., and Fidelity International Ltd. [2][3] - The IPO process has faced delays due to market volatility and global trade uncertainties, with the current valuation of the India unit at $8.7 billion, significantly lower than the $15 billion target set in December [4] Investment Landscape - Major Indian fund managers such as SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co., and Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. are also expected to participate in the IPO [3] - October is projected to be a record month for Indian IPOs, with total proceeds expected to exceed $5 billion, indicating strong market confidence despite external challenges [5] - LG began taking IPO orders from anchor investors on October 6 and plans to list its shares on October 14 [5]