GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Indian firms defy market slump with record $25 bn equity fundraise in H1
Indian companies raised a record ₹2.43 trillion ($25.27 billion) through equity in April to September, up 75% from last year, even as the Nifty 50 rose just 1.3%. Average listing gains jumped to 19% from 7%. For business owners, this shows strong investor appetite for new listings, so weigh any fundraising or investment plan carefully.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Indian companies raised ₹2.43 trillion ($25.27 billion) through equity in April-September, a record for the period and 75% higher than a year earlier.
- Average listing gains rose to 19% from 7%, even though the Nifty 50 moved up only 1.3%.
- Mainboard IPOs raised ₹942.05 billion across 78 issues, 35% more than the previous record set in the first half of fiscal 2026.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are planning to raise funds or invest in a new listing, treat these numbers as background information only and check the company's own disclosures and your own risk profile before deciding.
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