Archive · 7 Nov 2025
IPO Frenzy Continues Amidst Investor Caution and Valuation Concerns
Imagine a company wants to sell small pieces of itself, called shares, to lots of people for the first time.
This is called an IPO.
Many companies are doing this because it's a good way to get money to grow bigger.
Last year, companies raised a lot of money this way, and this year is looking similar.
Some big companies are planning IPOs soon.
However, just because a company is selling shares doesn't mean it's a good investment.
Sometimes, the people selling the shares are trying to make a lot of money for themselves.
The price of the shares might be too high, especially if the company isn't making much profit.
It's like buying a toy that looks cool but costs way too much money.
Even if a share goes up in price after it's sold, you might only get a small piece of it, so your profit would be tiny.
It's important to do your homework and decide if you really believe in the company before buying its shares, rather than just following what others are doing.
November is set for a significant number of large IPOs, continuing a trend of robust primary market activity.
IPO fundraising has seen substantial growth, with FY25's first seven months already raising over Rs 1 lakh crore.
High-profile IPOs like Lenskart, ICICI Prudential AMC, Groww, and Pine Labs are fueling market excitement.
Investors are cautioned to critically evaluate IPO pricing, company fundamentals, and the motivations of existing investors and promoters.
While some IPOs have seen strong listing gains, others have underperformed, highlighting the speculative nature of IPO investments.
- Who
- Investors, companies, early investors, promoters, anchor investors
- What
- A surge in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) with record fundraising, alongside a call for investor caution regarding company valuations and pricing strategies.
- When
- November, following a trend gaining strength over the last few years, with significant activity in FY23, FY24, and the first seven months of the current financial year.
- Where
- The primary market
- Why
- Companies are cashing in on a primary market boom to raise capital for expansion and for early investors/promoters to exit or unlock gains, while investors are advised to base decisions on careful judgment rather than speculation.
- IPO Activity in FY23
- 37 issues raised Rs 52,116 crore
- IPO Activity in FY24
- 76 issues raised Rs 61,922 crore
- IPO Activity in FY25 (first 7 months)
- 74 issues raised Rs 107,341 crore
- Lenskart IPO Funding
- Raised Rs 3,300 crore from 147 anchor investors
- Upcoming IPOs
- ICICI Prudential AMC, Groww, Pine Labs
- Lenskart Anchor Investor Price
- Rs 402 per share
- Lenskart P/E Ratio
- 235