2025 To Be The Year Of IPO Fireworks For Indian Companies. Here’s A Sneak Peek Into IPOs For January

Despite the recent dips in the equity markets, India’s IPO scene is on fire and showing no signs of slowing down. Sure, the Sensex and Nifty might take their sweet time clawing back to their all-time highs, but when it comes to IPOs, the buzz is real.

Looking ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for the Indian IPO market. Building on the stellar run of 2024, market experts are betting big on this momentum carrying forward. With a range of sectors ready to hit the public markets, investors will have plenty of exciting opportunities to sink their teeth into.

Let’s rewind a bit—2024 was nothing short of epic. According to Prime Database, a whopping 96 mainline IPOs and 241 SME IPOs raked in a massive ₹1.71 trillion. This record-breaking spree proved that India’s primary markets are not just growing but thriving.

Ajay Garg, CEO of SMC Global Securities, summed it up perfectly: “This shows how strong India’s primary market is becoming and reflects investors’ growing appetite for risk.” Sebi’s tightened norms for SME IPOs and its focus on quality have also helped boost confidence, setting the stage for a rock-solid 2025.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), despite pulling back from the secondary markets, have been major players in IPOs. They poured ₹1.03 trillion into the primary market by November 2024, drawn in by fair pricing and attractive valuations.

And there’s more in the pipeline. Market data shows that 34 companies have already received Sebi’s green light to raise ₹41,462 crore, while another 55 are waiting for approvals to raise ₹98,672 crore. On top of that, 143 draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) were filed in 2024—nearly double the number from 2023.

What’s next? IPOs from cool, new-age sectors like quick commerce, electric vehicles (EVs), and auto-tech are expected to dominate in 2025. With record-breaking subscription demand in 2024, impressive listing gains, and a growing base of retail investors, experts are optimistic about the road ahead.

Indian Markets Set for Another Stellar Year as Investor Count Soars

According to a recent NSE report, over 3.5 million new retail investors joined the stock market in 2024, pushing the total investor count to an impressive 108.5 million by the end of November. That’s a big thumbs-up for India’s financial ecosystem, which seems to be weathering secondary market volatility like a champ.

This growing confidence, many believe, indicates the resilience of Indian markets. With an exciting IPO lineup on the horizon, 2025 promises to be another golden year for investors. “The enthusiasm from both retail and institutional investors suggests that India will remain a hotspot for global and domestic funds, further cementing the country’s growth story,” Tapse said.

In the first 11 months of 2024, 76 companies raised ₹1.3 lakh crore through IPOs. This remarkable run can be credited to investor optimism and regulatory reforms that kept the primary market buzzing, even as broader markets faced some headwinds.

The showstopper of 2024? Hyundai Motor India Ltd.’s ₹27,870 crore IPO—the biggest in India’s history. Though it listed at a slight 1.33% discount, it was subscribed 2.37 times, showing that investor interest was still strong. Other notable IPOs included Swiggy, NTPC Green, and Bajaj Housing Finance, each adding its own flair to the year’s success story.

And 2025? It’s already looking like a blockbuster sequel. Big names like Flipkart, PhysicsWallah, Zepto, HDFC Credila, and Ather Energy are all gearing up for their IPO debuts. To top it off, Korean giant LG’s Indian subsidiary is expected to roll out a mega IPO, adding even more excitement to the mix.

Here’s a look at the IPO calendar for January 2025

1) Indo Farm Equipment Limited IPO

Indo Farm Equipment IPO is a mainboard IPO, that opens for subscription on December 31, 2024, and the subscription closes on January 2, 2025. The allotment for Indo Farm Equipment IPO is likely to get finalized on Friday, 3rd January 2025. Indo Farm Equipment IPO will be listed on both BSE and NSE with a probable listing date scheduled on 7th January 2025, Tuesday.

The price band of Indo Farm Equipment IPO has been put at ₹204 to ₹215 per share. In an application, the minimum lot size is 69. The minimum investment required in the case of retail investors is ₹14,835. The minimum lot size investment by sNII is 14 lots (966 shares) to the tune of ₹2,07,690 and that of bNII is 68 lots (4,692 shares) to the tune of ₹10,08,780.

2) Technichem Organics Limited IPO

Technichem Organics IPO is a SME IPO, it will open for subscription on 31 December 2024 and close on 2 January 2025. The allotment of the Technichem Organics IPO is expected to be finalized on Friday, January 3, 2025. Technichem Organics IPO will list on BSE SME with a tentative listing date fixed as Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

The IPO Price of Technichem Organics stands at ₹52- ₹55 per share. Application in minimum lot sizes will be 2000 shares. The retail investment in the minimum lot is done in ₹1,10,000. Two lot sizes are mandatory for an investment under HNI: two lots, or a share investment of 4,000 shares, amounts to ₹2,20,000.

3) Leo Dry Fruits and Spices Trading Ltd IPO

Leo Dry Fruits and Spices IPO is a SME IPO, it will open for subscription from 1st January 2025 and will close on 3rd January 2025. Leo Dry Fruits and Spices IPO allotment result is likely to be out on Monday, 6th January 2025. The Leo Dry Fruits and Spices IPO will be listed on BSE SME with a probable date of listing set as Wednesday, 8th January 2025.

Leo Dry Fruits and Spices IPO price band is set at ₹51 to ₹52 per share. The minimum lot size for an application is 2000. The minimum amount of investment required by retail investors is ₹1,04,000. The minimum lot size investment for HNI is 2 lots (4,000 shares) amounting to ₹2,08,000.

With this kind of momentum, it’s clear that the Indian market isn’t just growing—it’s thriving. Investors, buckle up. 2025 might just be the ride of a lifetime!

Bottom line? 2025 could be the year Indian IPOs go truly global, and if you’re an investor, it’s time to gear up for the ride!