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From Zomato to Lenskart: 25 tech startup IPOs, 8 losers, 4 multibaggers, and one unending argument
November 11 The Economic Times: Since 2021, India has seen a wave of startup IPOs, with at least 25 new-age tech companies entering the stock market. Their performance has been mixed but overall rewarding, delivering an average return of 42% to investors. Among them, 4 companies turned into multibaggers, giving huge returns, while 8 ended up in losses, showing the unpredictable nature of startup listings. The newest entrant, Lenskart, entered the market with massive hype on social media, but despite the buzz, its debut on Monday ended flat, disappointing...
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Lenskart IPO: From Mega Hype to Flat Listing
November 10 Overview Lenskart, a popular Indian company that sells eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, was all set for a big entry into the stock market on Monday, November 10, 2025. But just before the shares started trading, the excitement died down. The Grey Market Premium (GMP), which shows how much extra people are willing to pay for shares before they officially list, dropped to zero. This wiped out all the buzz that had built up. Investors who hoped for quick profits are now expecting a flat or even disappointing...
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How Allotment of Shares Works in an IPO?
September 07 Key Steps in the Allotment Process Setting a price band : The issuer sets a price band (with the cap price at least 5% above the floor, up to a maximum 20% premium). Investors place bids within this band during the bidding window. Once the window closes, the cut-off price is finalized—it's the highest price at which the entire issue is fully subscribed. Determining Eligibility: Only bids at or above the cut-off price qualify for allotment. Retail investors (those applying for up to ₹2 lakh worth of shares) have an...
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Only 36% of new-age IPOs beat broader market in 5 years: Report
August 14 WHAT? A recent report titled "The New-Age IPO Performance Analysis," examines 25 tech-led IPOs in sectors such as fintech, logistics, consumer internet, quick commerce, and SaaS that listed between May 2020 and June 2025. The study benchmarks their returns against the BSE 500 index and reveals a stark contrast between short-term listing gains and long-term performance. Only 36% of these new-age IPOs outperformed the broader market over the five-year period, highlighting that hype often drives initial success but...
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Mcap of 8 top valued firms erodes by ₹1.65 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard
June 15 SUMMARY The article from Business Standard reports that the combined market capitalization of eight of the top-10 most valued firms in India eroded by ₹1,65,501.49 crore last week, with HDFC Bank being the biggest laggard. Specifically: HDFC Bank saw its valuation drop by ₹47,075.97 crore, bringing its market cap to ₹14,68,777.88 crore. OTHER LOSERS ICICI Bank lost ₹30,677.44 crore, with its market cap at ₹10,10,375.63 crore. Reliance Industries declined by ₹21,516.63 crore, reaching...
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SIP contributions touch all-time high of ₹26,688 crore in May
June 12 SUMMARY The CNBC TV18 article reports that Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions in India reached an all-time high of ₹26,688 crore in May 2025, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This marks a slight increase from ₹26,632 crore in April 2025. The number of active SIP accounts also rose to 8.56 crore in May, up from 8.38 crore in April, with 18 lakh new accounts added during the month. Despite a cleanup of 95 lakh to 1 crore inactive accounts in April, investor interest in SIPs...
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All about Oswal Pumps IPO
June 10 ABOUT COMPANY Oswal Pumps Limited, based in Karnal, Haryana, is a leading Indian manufacturer of pumps and motors, specializing in solar-powered and grid-connected solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has carved a niche in the renewable energy and agricultural sectors under the ‘Oswal’ brand. Business Overview Products: Solar pumps, submersible pumps, monoblock pumps, electric motors, and solar modules. They cater to agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial...
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All About NSDL IPO and it's Comparison with CDSL
June 04 ABOUT National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)? Established in 1996, NSDL is India's first and largest securities depository, playing a pivotal role in the dematerialization of securities and facilitating electronic settlement of trades. It offers a range of services including account maintenance, dematerialization, corporate action processing, e-voting, and consolidated account statements. As of March 31, 2025, NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) reported 39.45 million (3.945 crore) active demat...
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Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹97,320, silver price declines ₹100 to ₹99,800
May 31 SUMMARY As of May 31, 2025, gold and silver prices in India experienced slight fluctuations: Gold Prices 24-carat gold: Increased by ₹10, reaching ₹97,320 per 10 grams. 22-carat gold: Also rose by ₹10, now priced at ₹89,210 per 10 grams. City-specific rates: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai: ₹97,320 for 24-carat gold. Delhi: ₹97,470 for 24-carat gold. Silver Prices Silver: Decreased by ₹100, now at ₹99,800 per...
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Difference between Common Equity Shares and Preference Shares
May 22 Feature Common Equity Shares Preference Shares Definition Represents basic ownership in a company Hybrid instrument with fixed returns and preferential rights Dividend Variable, based on profits; not guaranteed Fixed dividend (as per terms); paid before equity shareholders Voting Rights ✅ Yes – full voting rights in company matters ❌ Usually no voting rights (except in special...
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