New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- This week's primary market activity has been heavily influenced by five IPOs-Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, Shreeji Shipping Global, and Mangal Electrical Industries-which have attracted significant investor attention with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Patel Retail, a supermarket chain based in Maharashtra raising Rs.243 crore, has emerged as the standout performer, with subscriptions reaching almost 46.81 times by the third day.

Vikram Solar, the largest offering in the group at approximately Rs.2,079 crore, also experienced strong interest, achieving a 16.27 times subscription rate by the end of Day 3. Shreeji Shipping Global's Rs.411 crore issue closely followed, achieving nearly 21.57 times subscrip...