India's economic engine is revving up, but navigating the global headwinds requires sharp strategy. The rupee's recent volatility against the dollar underscores the complexities facing Indian businesses, impacting everything from import-export trade to domestic inflation. This week alone, we've seen significant shifts in the IT sector, with major players announcing restructuring and a renewed focus on AI-driven solutions. Meanwhile, the burgeoning startup ecosystem continues to attract substantial funding, despite a cautious global investor sentiment. The government's recent policy announcements on infrastructure development and digitalization are poised to further shape the business landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and established corporations alike. Understanding these market dynamics is crucial for success in today's rapidly evolving Indian economy. Stay informed with Abtak.com for the latest insights and analysis on key sectors including finance, manufacturing, and technology – empowering your business decisions in a dynamic market. Explore the complete business news section now to stay ahead of the curve.
India's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market demonstrated impressive resilience in the first half of 2025, as 108 deals raised a healthy $4.6 billion. This effort, highlighted in an updated report by EY, is despite a clear 30 per cent reduction in transaction volume from the previous period, indicating a strategic turn towards quality rather than quantity in the country's public market environment. Although the number of transactions declined sharply, the aggregate fundraising proceeds registered only a modest 2 percent fall. This means that fewer firms came to the public markets, but those that did were defined by strong offerings and large scale. In line with EY, this trend is a sign of more deliberate strategy followed by both the issuers and the investors, with more emphasis placed on best time in the market and refined valuation techniques.
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from Rs 3 lakhs to Rs5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm Ernst & Young India (EY India). EY India also asks for deferring tax deduction at source (TDS) on PF interest rate (above 2.5 lakhs) until the withdrawal stage to reduce compliance burden. In the previous budget TDS rate rationalization was undertaken to a certain extent. To further simplify th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose to ₹45,350 crore in the first half of 2025, marking a 45 per cent increase from a year ago, despite global trade headwinds, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic concerns. However, the number of IPOs declined to 24 during the period under review from 36 in the January-June period of 2024, indicating a rise in the average size of public issues. Going forward, the IPO market is expected to remain cautiously optimistic in the second half of 2025, supported by robust inflows of domestic investment, positive inve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Investing in unlisted companies--essentially buying shares before they are listed on the stock exchange--is gaining significant traction in India. The appeal is clear: investors can potentially earn in two ways, first, by riding valuation gains before listing, and second, by pocketing a listing premium when the company finally goes public. Also Read | Was Sonam Wangchuk Arrested on the Directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Without Any Evidence? PIB Fact Check Debunks Digitally Altered Video of Ladakh DGP SD Singh Jamwal. The Pre-IPO Buzz With India's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential route for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise between Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore. The proposed offering is expected to comprise a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, with details on issue size and valuation to be finalised through the book-building process, people familiar with the development said. The manufacturing marketplace counts investors such as Khosla Ventures, Baillie Gifford, Rakesh Ga ...Read More >
Mumbai: HDB Financial Services made its debut Wednesday on bourses at ₹835, a premium of 13% over its issue price of ₹740 on NSE. The stock closed 0.6% higher at ₹840.25. The IPO comprised a fresh issue of ₹2,500 crore with an offer for sale of ₹10,000 crore by HDFC Bank. HDB Financial Services is the most subscribed billion-dollar IPO since the Zomato issue four years ago, and the largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) IPO so far. Analysts said investors can choose to hold the stock from a long-term view of 2-3 years while fresh investors can wait for dips to buy. "The listing was be ...Read More >
IndiQube Spaces, a workplace solutions company, is launching its IPO. The IPO will open on July 23 and close on July 25. The price is fixed between Rs 225 to Rs 237 per share. The company plans to raise Rs 700 crore. They will use the funds for expansion and debt repayment. The company manages properties across 15 cities. Workplace solutions company IndiQube Spaces on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 225 to Rs 237 per share for its Rs 700-crore initial public offering (IPO). The IPO of the Benga ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Share Price 2025: Seven leading brokerages have reviewed the performance of the company and have come up with the latest ratings and share price target. Indian Hotels Share Price 2025 , IHCL Share Price Target: Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Thursday reported a 26.56 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 329.32 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The country's biggest hospitality player posted a net profit of Rs 260.19 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Its total income from operations stood at Rs 2,102.17 c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mutual fund profitability could come under pressure with the size of assets under management growing, but a fall in unitholders' fees could compensate for this squeeze, said Nimesh Shah, MD and CEO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, whose ₹10,600 crore Initial Public Offer (IPO) is open for subscription. The issue, which will close on December 16 (Tuesday), was subscribed 2.11 times on Monday-- the second day of the offer. "As the size of the fund grows, margins are coming down, but with TER (total expense ratio) coming down, volumes will grow, and volumes will compensate f ...Read More >
IPO News Today Live Updates: Navigate the dynamic world of initial public offerings with our dedicated IPO News section. Here, we bring you the latest updates on companies stepping into the public market, offering insights into their financial strategies, valuation, and market reception. Whether you're an investor looking for new opportunities or simply curious about the financial markets, our coverage provides essential information on IPO timelines, pricing, and performance post-listing. Stay informed about which companies are making their debut on the stock exchange and understand the trends ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) IPO-bound Fractal's shareholders have raised USD 172 million at an enterprise value of USD 2.4 billion, sources aware of the development said. Earlier, Fractal raised USD 685 million in funding from investors like TA, TPG and Apax, according to market research firm Tracxn. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. "The total amount raised is USD 172 million at a valuation of USD 2.44 billion. The entire transaction is secondary in nature. No funds have come into Fractal," the so ...Read More >
Fintech platform CRED is postponing its IPO, deeming itself "too young" and prioritizing building a robust financial ecosystem. CEO Kunal Shah aims to deepen relationships with affluent users and expand product offerings, fueled by a recent $75 million Series G fundraise. CRED launched new features including asset tracking, curated fixed deposits, and premium credit cards. Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Sha ...Read More >
Dev Accelerator's IPO witnessed strong retail investor interest, subscribing over 48 times on the second day, despite valuation concerns. SBI Securities estimates a high FY25 P/E multiple of 310.10, significantly above peers. While SBI Securities suggests caution, Anand Rathi recommends subscribing, citing the company's expanded services and long-term potential. Flexible workspace solutions company Dev Accelerator has received a strong response from retail investors with the quota getting subscr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Quick commerce major Zepto on Thursday said that it has raised USD 450 million (about Rs 3,757.5 crore) in a funding round led by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) at a valuation of USD 7 billion. The funding comes nearly a year after its USD 350 million funding round in November last year, which valued the firm at USD 5 billion. "We've closed nearly USD 450 million, and most of that is primary. The valuation of the company was USD 7 billion by the time it closed. A couple of investors participated, but the largest cheque individually came f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 18 (PTI) Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday. The month saw 87 deals -- 47 per cent higher than the 59 transactions in November 2023, as per the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY. "While 2024 had started off on a strong note, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over US elections outcome, and inflation weighed on the markets, as did the bid-ask spread between sel ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 26: The IPO of HDB Financial Services saw robust interest on Day 2 of public subscription, closing the day with 1.16x overall subscription. Backed by HDFC Bank, the offering attracted healthy demand across investor categories, despite volatility in the broader market. Analysts noted that the IPO benefitted from the company's strong brand lineage, extensive rural lending network, and a consistent track record of profitability. According to Gaurav Garg from Lemonn Markets, "HDB Financial Services gives investors exposure to India's expanding rural and underbanked credit markets ...Read More >
India's startup IPO engine is back in high gear. Over the last few weeks, a dozen new-age companies -- including Meesho, Groww, PhysicsWallah, Pine Labs, Urban Company and Wakefit -- have filed draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), collectively looking to raise almost Rs 20,000 crore in primary capital. The filings signal more than just a busy pipeline. They reflect a shift in tone: founders and their investors are no longer waiting for perfect market conditions or chasing euphoric valuations. This time, they're coming to the public mar ...Read More >
Epack Prefab Technologies' Rs 504-crore initial public offer (IPO) witnessed a lukewarm start on Wednesday, the first day of bidding, as the issue was subscribed 7% in the first couple of hours of the issue opening. Investors bid for 11.5 lakh shares against 1.76 crore shares on offer, data from NSE showed. The IPO is priced between Rs 194 and Rs 204 per share and includes a fresh issue worth Rs 300 crore along with an offer for sale of Rs 204 crore. As of 12 noon, the IPO was subscribed 7%, ac ...Read More >
While overall deal volumes remained stable compared to the previous quarter, values spiked sharply due to large-ticket strategic acquisitions. New Delhi: India's automotive sector recorded its strongest quarter in over a year, with 30 transactions valued at $4.6 billion in Q3 2025, according to the Grant Thornton Bharat Q3 2025 Automotive Dealtracker. The surge in deal value was largely driven by Tata Motors' $3.8 billion acquisition of Iveco S.P.A., marking one of the largest outbound automotiv ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Orkla India, which owns spices and condiments brands MTR and Eastern, on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 695-730 per share, aiming for a valuation of around Rs 10,000 crore at the upper end. The company's Rs 1,667 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) will open for public subscription on October 29 and conclude on October 31, according to a public announcement. Anchor investors can submit their bids on October 28. The company's IPO is a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of 2.28 crore equity shares by promoter and other shareholders, with no fresh issue component. Under th ...Read More >
Goldman Sachs survey finds private market investors optimistic for 2025, expecting more exits and stronger liquidity, led by growth in real assets, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate as global dealmaking improves. New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Private market investors are generally optimistic about the investment environment and have greater expectations for generating liquidity across a number of exit routes, according to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management release. The f ...Read More >
India Budget: The Union Budget 2025-26 should prioritise giving tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh and lowering tax rates, according to Ernst & Young India (EY India), a global consulting firm. EY India also recommended delaying the tax deduction at source (TDS) on provident fund (PF) interest above ₹2.5 lakh until the withdrawal stage to reduce the compliance burden on taxpayers. Also Read: India to simplify decades-old income tax filing rules in Budget In the last budget, some TDS rate rationalisation was intro ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Fintech platform CRED has ruled out an initial public offering (IPO) in the immediate future, with Founder and CEO Kunal Shah stating the company is "too young" for public markets and is instead prioritising robust institutional building and expanding its range of offerings for India's affluent, creditworthy consumers. Acknowledging the inevitability of going public "at the right time", Shah underlined that the firm's immediate focus is on nurturing a trusted financial ecosystem. "Should a company think about IPO in the right time? The answer is absolutely yes. But at ...Read More >
Venture capital investments in India rose to approximately USD 16 billion in 2025, marking continued growth despite global economic challenges. The increase in funding was broad-based, driven by deals below USD 50 million and larger transactions exceeding USD 250 million. Technology sectors like fintech and SaaS led the way. Despite a global slowdown, India's venture capital sector thrived in 2025, with investments reaching around USD 16 billion, a second consecutive year of growth, according to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Softbank-backed e-commerce company Meesho has filed draft documents for an IPO with the market regulator SEBI, using a confidential process, Moneycontrol reported. Size of the IPO is still not very clear as the route is confidential, but many reputed websites claim that Size of IPO can range from some where around Rs 4,250crore to Rs 8,500 crore, with listing probably around September- October. By choosing the confidential pre-filing route, Meesho does not have to share details about its IPO with the public right away. These details will only be made public at a later stage. Conf ...Read More >
Fractal Analytics, India's first AI unicorn, has filed for an IPO in Mumbai, potentially valuing the company at over $3.5 billion. The IPO aims to raise approximately $560 million, with existing investors selling a significant portion of their shares. Fractal intends to capitalize on the growing investor interest in AI and India's increasing adoption of consumer technologies. Fractal Analytics, a provider of artificial intelligence and analytics services, filed for an initial public offering in ...Read More >
Mumbai: The market for unlisted shares, long seen as a sure bet, is facing a reality check. In recent months, marquee names such as Tata Capital and HDB Financial Services have set initial public offering (IPO) price bands significantly below their unlisted market levels, denting investor sentiment and forcing a rethink on how companies are valued in this unregulated space. These instances have dried up the demand for even some of the most popular unlisted companies, while their shares have mostly edged lower in recent times. This marks a sharp reversal from a few months ago, when investors w ...Read More >
The report highlighted that the investors appear to be exercising caution, reflecting a shift in confidence toward new market entrants. It said, "A mix of disappointing IPO listing and a sharp decline in market sentiments has resulted in reduction in IPO subscription in last 2 months." The report stated that during the current financial year (FY2024), 54 IPOs have been listed, of which 38 are trading above their issue price, suggesting a mixed performance. It added that the historical data from July 2020 to November 2024 provides a broader view, out of 252 IPOs launched during this period, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has emerged as India's second-largest self-made entrepreneur, with his company's valuation soaring by 190% to reach Rs 2,51,900 crore, as per Hurun India. He is closely trailed by Swiggy founders Sriharsha Majety and Nandan Reddy, who also rank high among India's top entrepreneurs. According to Hurun India, Swiggy, which went public earlier this year, has seen a 52% increase in its valuation, now exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore. Meanwhile, Radhakishan Damani, the founder of Avenue Supermarts, continues to lead the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], September 30: Investing in unlisted companies--essentially buying shares before they are listed on the stock exchange--is gaining significant traction in India. The appeal is clear: investors can potentially earn in two ways, first, by riding valuation gains before listing, and second, by pocketing a listing premium when the company finally goes public. The Pre-IPO Buzz With India's IPO market buzzing, unlisted shares have seen a surge in demand. Big names like NCDEX have attracted significant investor attention in the private market recently. Share Performance & Mar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The initial public offer of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd, which provides healthcare support services, got subscribed 1.36 times on the first day of share sale on Thursday. The initial share sale received bids for 1,40,74,698 shares against 1,03,66,780 shares on offer, as per NSE data. Also Read | RRB JE Exam 2024 Admit Card Out at rrbapply.gov.in: Hall Ticket for 7,951 Junior Engineer Posts CBT 1 Examination Released, Know Steps To Download. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part fetched 1.67 times subscription, while the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QI ...Read More >