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The Indian IPO market is witnessing a remarkable surge in preliminary filings, with 38 companies submitting papers to SEBI in March 2026, signalling robust issuer confidence and strategic regulatory compliance despite prevailing market volatility. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points A total of 38 companies filed preliminary IPO papers with SEBI in March 2026, a sharp increase from previous years, indicating improved issuer sentiment and regulatory considerations. High-profile com ...Read More >
SEBI aims to ease accredited investor framework for wider access Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring a "login and launch" framework for alternative investment funds (AIFs) that could enable faster scheme approvals by relying on merchant banker due-diligence certificates, SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at the IVCA Conclave on Wednesday. The proposal is aimed at speeding up fund launches and improving ease of doing business for the fast-growing AIF industry while ma ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi is exploring a new regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) that could speed up the launch of fund schemes, its Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday. The proposed 'Lodge and Launch' model would allow certain AIF schemes to be launched faster by relying on due diligence certificates issued by merchant bankers, which reduces the time needed for regulatory approvals. Speaking at the IVCA Conclave 2026, Pandey said th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the no-objection certificate (NOC) given by the market regulator for the proposed IPO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The decision removes an important legal hurdle in NSE's long-pending plan to go public. The court observed that the petition appeared to be aimed at stopping or delaying the IPO process of the country's largest stock exchange. What the Petition Argued? The plea challenged the NOC issued on January ...Read More >
IPOs often generate significant hype, capturing the attention of retail investors with the allure of quick gains. However, the true potential for wealth creation lies not in chasing immediate listing-day profits, but in a disciplined, long-term approach to accumulation. Excess liquidity in the market is creating havoc in the financial markets. Large Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) with issue size of more than Rs 10,000 crore are getting oversubscribed by 40x. Gold & Silver Exchange Traded Funds ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A study of the surge in fundraising by Indian SMEs through IPOs in FY24 and FY25 published by RBI has found that the reputation of the lead merchant banker is the single biggest factor determining success.According to the report, investor demand is shaped less by the issuing company's fundamentals than by the intermediary's credibility and market standing.The analysis divided merchant bankers into top and non-top categories based on the value of IPOs they managed. Subscription rates for ...Read More >
Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. "We have initiated the IPO process and talks with three merchant bankers. We will soon select a merchant banker to proceed with the process," PayNearby founder, MD and CEO Anand Kumar Bajaj told PTI. Once the merchant banker is finalised ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth. "We have initiated the IPO process and talks with three merchant bankers. We will soon select a merchant banker to proceed with the process," PayNearby founder, MD and CEO Anand Kumar Bajaj told PTI. Once the merchant banker is finalised, PayNearby will file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital market regulator Sebi, he added. The com ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose to Rs 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 op ...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 opti ...Read More >
These companies are mobilising funds to support capital expenditure requirements especially for expansion plans, repayment of borrowings, and for general corporate purposes.Source : Fisdom After a sluggish start to 2025, the primary market is showing signs of revival with over a dozen companies having lined up their IPOs in the next three to six months buoyed by a stabilizing secondary market and easing geopolitical tensions, merchant bankers said. Among the companies preparing to tap the capi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: After a sluggish start to 2025, the primary market is showing signs of revival with over a dozen companies having lined up their IPOs in the next three to six months buoyed by a stabilising secondary market and easing geopolitical tensions, merchant bankers said.Among the companies preparing to tap the capital markets are HDB Financial Services, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), Kalpataru, Rubicon Research, All Time Plastics, Regreen-Excel EPC India ...Read More >
Mumbai: After a quiet start to 2025, India's primary market is finally showing signs of recovery. Over 12 companies are getting ready to launch their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the next 3 to 6 months, according to merchant bankers. This comes as the stock market stabilizes and global tensions ease, making investors more confident. Big Names Preparing to Launch IPOs Some of the major companies planning IPOs include: Other names like Credila, SK Finance, Veritas Finance, Paras Healthca ...Read More >
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has launched a QIP to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore. The board has set the floor price at Rs 173.83 per share with a possible 5% discount. IREDA posted strong Q4 earnings with a 49% rise in net profit and continues to attract positive analyst attention despite a mixed yearly performance.Shares of state-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will be in focus on Friday after the company launched a qualified institutional placement ( ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The capital markets regulator Sebi has issued an administrative warning to HDFC Bank for alleged non-compliance with certain rules regarding its merchant banking subsidiary after the watchdog has found after an internal inspection. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the second-largest lender said, "The administrative warning letter was issued in relation to observations made during the course of its periodic inspection of investment banking activities undertaken by the bank." The bank ...Read More >
Mirae Asset Sharekhan clients can expect uninterrupted access to their accounts, platforms, and services, with the addition of Mirae Asset's global investment options. Mirae Asset Financial Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of Sharekhan, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. This marks a new chapter in both companies' journeys as Mirae Asset Sharekhan becomes part of the Mirae Asset family. With this acquisition, Sharekhan will continue to develop it ...Read More >
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