IPO SURGE

47 Companies raised over 16,000 crore; 61% are trading above issue price

Published By Livemint | 02 Oct, 2024
Retail investors are fueling the IPO demand, especially in the SME IPO segment.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
In September, 47 companies hit Dalal Street and raised 16,152 crore.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
13 of the 47 IPOs were from the mainboard segment, like Bajaj Housing Finance with the issue size of 6,560 crore.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
Remaining 34 IPOs belonged to the SME IPO segment, like Premier Energies with an issue size of 2830.4 crore.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
Close to 61% of the companies listed in September are trading above their issue price. Travels & Rentals' leads the way with 283% gains.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
The rise in the retail investor participation in the market has encouraged companies to eye public markets for fundraising.  (Photo credits: Pexels) 
In India, 227 IPOs were listed in the first eight months of 2024, raising a combined $12.2 billion.  (Photo credits: Pexels)
Companies like Hyundai Motors, Swiggy, NSE, Waaree Energies, Mobikwik, and NTPC Green are preparing for their Dalal Street debut.  (Photo credits: Pexels)