In August, companies raised ₹17,048 crore through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), setting a 27-month record. This marked the highest IPO fundraising since May 2022. Ten companies launched IPOs in August, raising a total of ₹17,048 crore, with ₹9,715 crore (57%) from new share issuances and ₹7,333 crore through offers for sale. Analysts attribute this surge to strong economic growth, a bullish stock market, and better-than-expected company earnings, prompting more companies to list.
Prashant Tapase, Senior VP (Research Analyst) at Mehta Equities, highlighted high liquidity, a bull market, and strong recent IPO listings as key factors driving investor interest. He noted that reasonable valuations and a bullish market environment have boosted IPO subscriptions and listings, encouraging promoters and pre-IPO investors to capitalize on favorable valuations.
Ola Electric Mobility had the largest IPO in August, raising ₹6,145 crore, followed by BrainBees Solutions with ₹4,193 crore and Premier Energies with ₹2,830 crore. Other notable IPOs included Seagull India (₹1,253 crore), Bazaar Style Retail (₹835 crore), and Ecos India Mobility & Hospitality (₹600 crore).
Many IPOs were fully subscribed on the first day, with Unicommerce E-Solutions leading at 168.35 times, followed by Orient Technologies at 155 times and Saraswati Saree Depot at 108 times. Other IPOs like Premier Energies, ECOS India Mobility, and Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals were subscribed 75 times, 65 times, and 63 times, respectively.