​This anchor portion witnessed participation from domestic and foreign institutional investors, including Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Smallcap World Fund Inc, SBI Mutual Fund (MF), Fidelity Funds and Nippon India MF, according to a circular uploaded on the BSE's website.

Seven companies, including PhysicsWallah and Saatvik Green Energy, have received Sebi's approval to proceed with their initial public offerings (IPOs). Vinir Engineering, Pranav Constructions, Fujiyama Power Systems, SIS Cash Services, and Anlon Healthcare are also among those cleared to raise funds. However, Gaudium IVF and Women Health has withdrawn its draft IPO papers.

India's primary market is set for a significant IPO surge in the remainder of 2025, with over ₹2.58 lakh crore worth of offerings in the pipeline, driven by financial services firms, startups, and unicorns. Strong investor participation, particularly from mutual funds fueled by consistent equity scheme inflows, and private equity firms seeking exits are contributing to this robust IPO activity.

Milky Mist Dairy Food has filed for an IPO to raise Rs 2,035 crore, including a fresh issue for debt repayment and facility expansion. The company, known for its paneer production, will use IPO funds to capitalize on the rising demand for premium dairy products.

IREDA plans to raise Rs 2,500-3,000 crore via QIP this fiscal, diluting another 3.76% of government stake after a successful IPO. The company aims to boost its lending power to Rs 30,000 crore. IREDA's loan book surged to Rs 79,941 crore, with significant growth in renewable energy projects, and net worth rose by 36% to Rs 12,402 crore.

Indian banks face challenges in attracting large corporations back to traditional lending. Companies are increasingly favouring capital markets for funding. Bond and equity markets offer competitive rates. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have reported slower corporate loan growth.

NIRL, the renewable energy arm of state-owned NLC India, is expected to go public in the second quarter of the next financial year to raise around ₹4,000 crore to part fund its expansion plans, a top official of the company said.

Despite global economic headwinds, Indian IPO fundraising surged to Rs 45,350 crore in the first half of 2025, a 45% increase year-over-year, driven by strong domestic investment and positive investor sentiment. While the number of IPOs decreased, the average issue size rose, with manufacturing and infrastructure sectors leading the way.

India's alternative investment market is poised for rapid growth as family offices, corporates and institutional investors increasingly turn to these instruments in search of higher returns with relatively lower risk and volatility compared to equities, according to industry experts.

Following SEBI's ban on Jane Street for alleged market manipulation, India's futures and options volumes experienced a significant drop last week. The daily average turnover in index options on the NSE fell by 17.4%, impacting market liquidity and efficiency.

Fintech IPOs are now about credibility, not only exits. In an ETBFSI panel discussion, Venture Capitalist Sagar Agarvwal said, “IPO is the holy grail, moment of truth.” MobiKwik Co-founder Upasana Taku added the market has shifted from vanity growth to proven profitability and governance. Fibe Co-founder Akshay Mehrotra described fintech as “sizable and impactful,” emphasising that today’s ecosystem enables scaled, profitable outcomes.

IIFL Home Finance, backed by ADIA, has secured a $100 million loan from AIIB to boost affordable housing in India. The funds will be used for lending to economically weaker sections and developers of low-cost apartments, promoting green building practices. This five-year loan, with an 8.

Private credit caters to companies that don’t qualify for regular bank loans. Some banks and financial firms have created dedicated private credit arms for this purpose. Firms like Kotak and InCred raise money from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and family offices and lend it to mid-market businesses.

ICICI Prudential AMC has filed papers with Sebi for an IPO consisting of a 1.76 crore equity share offer for sale by Prudential Corporation Holdings. ICICI Bank aims to maintain its majority stake in the AMC, even with the listing and partial divestment by its joint venture partner.

Adani Enterprises plans to raise ₹1,000 crore via non-convertible debentures. The NCDs will offer yields up to 9.30% with a 60-month tenor. Subscription opens July 9 and closes July 22. At least 75% of funds will repay debt. This is AEL's second domestic bond market fundraising. The company aims for inclusive capital markets growth and retail participation.

India Inc has shown remarkable financial strength over the last five years, with corporate profits growing nearly three times faster than the country's GDP between FY20 and FY25, a new report said on Thursday.

Standard Chartered Plc is being sued for $2.7 billion by liquidators of Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, who allege the bank enabled over 100 intrabank transfers between 2009 and 2013 that helped launder stolen funds, Bloomberg reported. The UK-based bank, sued in Singapore, denies the claims, stating it had reported suspicious activity, closed the accounts in 2013, and cooperated with authorities.

Adani Enterprises plans to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through a retail bond issue opening next week, offering annual coupons between 8.95% and 9.30%. This marks their second retail bond sale within a year, following a similar issue in September 2024. The company faces ongoing investigations by SEBI and allegations of wrongdoing, which they deny.

Hero Motors has refiled its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO, increasing the issue size to Rs 1,200 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 400 crore by existing shareholders. The proceeds will be used to reduce debt and expand the Uttar Pradesh facility.

India's stock market has surged, with the Sensex soaring by 12,000 points in under three months, fueled by strong domestic and foreign investment. This rally, however, has triggered valuation warnings as markets trade above their historical averages. Experts advise investors to moderate return expectations and diversify into other asset classes like REITs and debt funds.