India's IPO proceeds hit record in 2025

India has set a new record for IPO proceeds in 2025, raising Rs 1.77 lakh crore so far.

This is slightly higher than the previous year's record.

Companies are taking advantage of high investor demand to raise funds.

However, almost half of the firms listed this year are trading below their offer price.

Meanwhile, India's life insurance industry also saw strong growth in November 2025, with both private insurers and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) performing well.

The growth was driven by increased demand for protection products and higher retail participation.

The industry is expected to continue navigating the impact of GST exemption adjustments, with analysts predicting stable margins for protection and annuity products.