Archive · 2 Oct 2026
India's September IPO Rush Raises Rs 39,340 Crore, Pipeline Swells
In September 2026, 34 companies offered shares to the public for the first time.
Together, they raised about Rs 39,340 crore.
The National Stock Exchange of India raised more than half of that amount by itself.
Many more companies may try to sell shares in the future.
A list of 237 companies has estimated IPO plans worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore.
However, some companies are still waiting for approval, so these IPOs are not guaranteed.
September 2026 IPOs also performed better than those launched in September 2025.
Investors still need to research carefully because IPO dates, sizes, and results can change.
Thirty-four IPOs raised approximately Rs 39,339.55 crore in September 2026, according to Prime Database.
The National Stock Exchange of India accounted for about Rs 22,562.71 crore, more than half the monthly total.
As of September 25, 2026, 237 companies were in the IPO pipeline, representing estimated issues worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore.
Of the pipeline companies, 120 had valid Securities and Exchange Board of India approvals, while 117 awaited approval.
Compared with September 2025, September 2026 saw 36% more issues, nearly 196% higher fundraising, and stronger average returns.
- Who
- Thirty-four companies launched IPOs in September 2026; 237 companies were in the future IPO pipeline.
- What
- Companies raised approximately Rs 39,339.55 crore through IPOs, while proposed future issues were estimated at Rs 4.48 lakh crore.
- When
- The IPO activity covered September 2026; the pipeline figures were reported as of September 25, 2026, with performance assessed as of October 1.
- Where
- India's primary equity market.
- Why
- Companies launched IPOs to raise funds, while the pipeline reflects proposed offerings at different stages of the regulatory process.
Market Opportunity
Investor Caution
Large IPO pipeline
Market Opportunity
The pipeline of 237 companies and estimated issues worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore suggests that India's primary market could remain highly active.
Investor Caution
The pipeline is not confirmed fundraising because companies are at different regulatory stages, and actual IPO timing and issue sizes may change.
Recent IPO performance
Market Opportunity
September 2026 IPOs had an average listing-day return of 17.03%, and the batch had an average return of 22.96% as of October 1.
Investor Caution
Past or early performance does not guarantee future results, and investors are advised to conduct independent due diligence and consult a Securities and Exchange Board of India-registered financial adviser.
- September IPOs
- 34 issues opened in September 2026.
- September fundraising
- Approximately Rs 39,339.55 crore.
- Largest issue
- The National Stock Exchange of India raised approximately Rs 22,562.71 crore.
- Pipeline
- 237 companies with estimated issues worth approximately Rs 4,47,992 crore as of September 25, 2026.
- Approved companies
- 120 companies had valid Securities and Exchange Board of India approvals, with estimated issues of Rs 2,34,323 crore.
- Companies awaiting approval
- 117 companies had filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India but were awaiting approval, with estimated issues of Rs 2,13,669 crore.
- September comparison
- September 2025 had 25 IPOs raising approximately Rs 13,301.54 crore.