IPOs in 2025: Are you ready for the next wave?
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1. The Rise of Mega IPOs and the Bull Run: A Sprint or a Marathon?
In the calendar year 2024, India saw over 298 IPOs raise ₹1.4 lakh crore, with a significant portion coming from the energy and manufacturing sectors. The markets witnessed a notable rise in mega-IPOs, particularly in renewable energy, manufacturing, and technology.
The SME IPO space has also experienced growth, with one of the largest offerings at the beginning of the year being KP Green Engineering Limited, which raised ₹189.5 crore. According to the NSE Emerge platform repository, over 250 SMEs listed in the past five years have cumulatively raised ₹9,500 crore, indicating the increasing reliance on IPOs for expansion.
According to the SEBI Annual Report 2023-24, equity issuances reached a record high in the first half of 2024, with over ₹2.32 lakh crore raised, marking a 198% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge is attributed to increased investor interest and India’s rapid economic growth. Industry experts predict that this trend is likely to continue, at least in the short term.
The year has also seen a rise in renewable energy and other new-age sectors, which have significantly contributed to the boom.
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