Several factors driven the IPO activity
Reportedly fundraising via IPOs in india hit another landmark as economic growth, favorable market conditions and improvements in the regulatory framework helped companies raise a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore in 2024, while the pipeline for the next year holds out bigger promise. This exceptional year not only reflected the confidence of issuers but also highlighted investors’ eagerness to seize listing day gains or back companies with strong long term growth potential.Meanwhile the year was marked by hyundai Motor India’s historic IPO, the largest in the country’s history, which raised Rs 27,870 crore. Companies of varying market capitalisations large, mid, and small tapped into the IPO route in 2024, with the average issue data-size rising significantly from Rs 867 crore in 2023 to over Rs 1,700 crore in 2024, according to an analysis by news agency. The exceptional vibrancy of the IPO market was evident, with december alone seeing at least 15 launches.Moreover Munish Aggarwal, Managing director and Head of Equity capital Markets at Equirus, said “Based on the 75 IPO documents, which are at various stages of approval/ marketing and the deal pipelines, we expect issuance activity in 2025 to cross Rs 2.5 lakh crore". The IPO pipeline for the next year is set to feature major offerings, including HDB Financial Services’ proposed Rs 12,500 crore issue, lg Electronics India’s Rs 15,000 crore public float, and Hexaware Technologies’ Rs 9,950 crore offering. In india, IPOs are regulated by the Sebi, which ensures companies comply with stringent guidelines and provide full financial and operational disclosures to safeguard investor interests.