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Jun
India’s primary markets witnessed a cautious yet revealing first half of 2025, with analysts noting that most initial public offerings (IPOs) were “priced to perfection,” leaving minimal upside for investors and prompting calls for greater selectivity in the months ahead. According to data compiled by Business Standard, 19 companies launched mainboard IPOs in H1 2025, collectively raising ₹29,834 crore. However, 10 of these stocks—over 50%—are currently trading below their listing price, and seven are below their issue price. The trend is even more pronounced in the SME segment, where 82 companies raised ₹3,645 crore, but 46 are trading below their…
