Economic Survey 2025: A total of Rs 11.1 lakh crore was raised from primary markets (equity and date) during the first nine months (9M-FY25) of the current financial year 2024-25. This amount is 5 percent more than the entire amount through the IPO in FY24. Also, this amount is 25.6 per cent of the gross -fixed capital construction of private and Pa Blic Corporation during FY24. This has been said in the Economic Survey 2025.
Meanwhile, India’s stake in the global IPO listing increased from 17 per cent in 2023 to 30 per cent in 2024. In this way, Indian markets were ahead in raising the most funds from the primary market worldwide.
The Economic Survey 2025 states that during April to December 2024 (9m-FY25), the number of IPO increased from 196 to 32.1 per cent to 259 in the same period last year, while the amount raised in the same period from Rs 53,023 crore to about three. The times increased to Rs 1.53 lakh crore.
The survey said, “The mainboard platform saw a tremendous increase in the issue size. The average IPO deal size increased to Rs 2,124 crore, which was Rs 814 crore in FY 2024. In this period, in the case of IPO of small and medium enterprises (SME), the average deal size increased from Rs 31 crore to Rs 39 crore. ”
Analysts hope that there will be another blockbuster year for the 2025 primary market. According to estimates from Mumbai -based investment banking company Pantometry Capital Advisors, the figure of fund raising from this route can cross Rs 2 lakh crore.
Mahavir Lunavat, managing director of Pantometry Capital Advisors, said, “Currently, 100 companies have filed draft offer letters with SEBI, many of which have already been approved or waiting for approval.” This gives a positive signal for the year. Which reflects the strong market momentum and trust of investors in the upcoming IPOs. ”
Demat Accounts: 33 % increase
The Economic Survey 2025 states that in 2024, due to IPO Boom, there has been a sharp increase in demat accounts. The number of such accounts has increased by 33 per cent to 18.5 crore on the end of December 2024. As of the end of December 2024, there are 11.5 crore unique investors with demat accounts and 5.6 crore unique investors in mutual funds.
The Economic Survey 2025 states, “More investor participation has given rise to a self-interaction cycle of strong market returns, with more investors connected. This, in turn, will eventually turn the securities market into a more diverse, inclusive and strong platform for creation. ”
The Economic Survey 2025 states that in 2024 IPO mania has seen a sharp increase in demat accounts, the number of such accounts increased by 33 percent to 18.5 crore on the end of December 2024. As of the end of December 2024, there are 11.5 crore unique investors with demat accounts and 5.6 crore unique investors in mutual funds.
According to the survey, “Investors’ tremendous participation made a cycle of strong returns in the market, which added more investors. This will transform more diversify, inclusive and strong platform for security market wealth creation. ”
The survey stated that qualified institutional placements (QIP) emerged as instruments to raise preferred equity funds for corporates during FY25. It has an 11.4 percent stake in the total raised capital.
It was also encouraging to raise resources through the rights issue. Rs 16,881 crore was raised from April to December 2024, while Rs 6,538 crore was raised in the same period last year, which shows a growth of about 158 per cent.