India sees surge in IPOs as 336 companies debut in Samvat 2080, led by SMEs

In the past year, 336 companies went public in India, with 248 from the SME sector, reflecting strong retail investor interest. Nearly 100 IPOs saw listing gains over 50%, and 163 are trading above their issue prices. The Indian stock market achieved significant growth during Samvat 2080, with frontline indices gaining over 25%. Retail participation surged, leading to oversubscription of many IPOs, particularly in the SME segment, which has attracted new investors. Hyundai India made headlines with the largest IPO, raising ₹27,870 crore. Other notable listings included Ola Electric and Bajaj Housing Finance. The trend suggests continued interest in IPOs as the new Hindu calendar year begins.