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66% of 2026 IPOs Trade Above Issue Price
In 2026, more than half of the companies that went public in India are now worth more than the price they sold for.
This is better than last year, when only a little over half did.
The market is still shaky because of world politics, but investors are being careful.
Fewer foreign investors are buying shares, and local investors are paying more attention.
Experts think this means the companies are priced fairly and will keep doing well.
66% of 2026 IPOs trade above issue price, up from 54% in 2025.
36 IPOs launched in 2026 to date, with 24 above issue price.
Market volatility driven by geopolitical uncertainty, yet pricing discipline improved.
Analysts cite lower IPO supply, disciplined demand, and reduced FII participation as reasons.
Second‑half 2026 expected to see more IPOs, including Jio Platforms and NSE.
- Who
- Investors, analysts, and listed companies
- What
- IPOs trading above their issue prices
- Where
- India
- When
- 2026, up to July
- Why
- Improved pricing discipline, lower IPO supply, and disciplined demand
Key facts
- Year
- 2026
- IPOs Launched
- 36
- Above Issue Price
- 24 (66%)
- Previous Year Above Issue Price
- 54%
- Total 2026 IPOs
- 103
- Large Offerings
- Jio Platforms, NSE
Quotes
Nirav Karkera
Head of research at W by Groww
“Based on this rationale, the earnings of companies that listed in 2026 are not expected to bring negative surprises. Therefore, the issues launched this year should continue to perform better.”
financialexpress.com
“The higher proportion of companies listed in 2026 trading above their issue prices suggests that businesses coming to the market this year have received better investor acceptance.”
financialexpress.com











