Since September 2024, India's IPO market has surged with a 167% increase
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Capital markets & SEBI· Prelims·
Primary market resilience and capital formation: a key GS3 economic analysis point.
Why in news
India's IPO market witnessed a significant surge in both volume and value between September 2024 and September 2026 despite a decline in major indices like Sensex and Nifty.
Background
The IPO market saw a 167% increase in the number of IPOs and a 253% rise in issue amounts by September 2026. Hyundai Motor India's ₹27,858.75-crore IPO is the largest to date, followed by the National Stock Exchange's ₹22,562.71-crore issue.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIPO market surge: 167% increase in number of IPOs and 253% rise in issue amounts between Sept 2024 and Sept 2026
- FactHyundai Motor India IPO: ₹27,858.75-crore (largest to date)
- FactNational Stock Exchange IPO: ₹22,562.71-crore
- FactSensex and Nifty decline: 12.3% and 10.4% respectively during the period
Prelims practice question
What was the issue amount of the Hyundai Motor India IPO, the largest to date as of September 2026?
- (a)₹27,858.75-crore
- (b)₹10,250.50-crore
- (c)₹35,900.10-crore
- (d)₹15,400.20-crore
Show answer
Answer: (a) ₹27,858.75-crore — The note identifies Hyundai Motor India's ₹27,858.75-crore IPO as the largest to date.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the resilience of the Indian IPO market amidst broader equity market volatility and shifting patterns in foreign institutional investment.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Investor sentiment: Preference for primary market listings over secondary market volatility
- Liquidity dynamics: Shift in FII behavior from net selling in listed markets to active IPO buying
- Market depth: Impact of large-scale corporate listings on capital formation and market liquidity
Keywords: Capital formation · Primary market · Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) · Market volatility · Liquidity
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