India’s stock market is seeing noticeably bigger public offerings, signaling stronger confidence among investors.
Mainboard IPOs get larger
The average size of a mainboard IPO rose to about ₹1,570 crore in the 2020‑25 period, compared with roughly ₹1,100 crore in the 2015‑19 window. That’s a jump of around 43 percent.
SME IPOs more than double
Small‑and‑medium‑enterprise listings also grew fast. The typical SME IPO is now about ₹24 crore, up from ₹11 crore a few years ago.
2025: A record‑setting year
In 2025, India launched 373 IPOs – 103 on the mainboard and 270 SME issues – raising roughly ₹1.95 trillion in total.
- India led the world in the number of IPOs, accounting for almost 20 % of global listings.
- In terms of money raised, the country ranked fourth, contributing about 11 % of global IPO funds.
Why this matters to you
More frequent, mid‑size offerings give retail investors regular chances to buy shares at the ground floor. The mix of many small deals and a few large ones creates a balanced market that’s less dependent on a single mega‑listing.
Remember, this is an overview, not a recommendation. Do your own research before making any investment decisions.