Samvat 2082 IPO Record: 129 Mainboard IPOs Raise ₹2.12 Lakh Crore, Jio and NSE Lead Fundraising

India's primary market raised a record ₹2.12 lakh crore through 129 mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) in Samvat 2082, with two of the country's largest public issues, Jio Platforms and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), contributing nearly 25% of the amount. The two companies together raised ₹52,775 crore, according to figures compiled by Prime Database.

Jio Platforms topped the list with its ₹30,213 crore IPO, followed by NSE, which raised ₹22,562 crore. The two offerings accounted for almost ₹1 in every ₹4 raised by mainboard companies during the Samvat year, which ran from October 21, 2025, to November 4, 2026.

Investors who received shares in new listings saw mixed returns, although most mainboard issues ended their first trading day at or above the IPO price. Of the 129 issues, 89 finished at or above their offer prices, while 40 closed below them. The average listing-day return was 14.29%.

The fundraising record comes ahead of another busy period for the IPO market. As of October 30, 238 companies had either received regulatory approval or filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with proposed issues together worth around ₹4.3 lakh crore.

Jio, NSE Lead Samvat 2082 IPO Fundraising

The size of the Jio and NSE offerings made a considerable difference to the year's fundraising total. Their combined ₹52,775 crore issue size was nearly one-fourth of the ₹2.12 lakh crore raised, leaving approximately ₹1.59 lakh crore from the other 127 mainboard IPOs.

Of the overall fundraising, ₹99,917 crore came from fresh share issues, while around ₹1.12 lakh crore was raised through offers for sale (OFS).

The distinction matters because money raised through a fresh issue goes to the company, which can use it for purposes stated in its offer documents. An OFS involves existing shareholders selling their stakes, with the proceeds going to those shareholders.

OFS therefore made up a slightly larger share of the year's fundraising. The record total reflected both companies raising new capital and existing investors selling shares through the IPO route.

The first six months of FY27 had already indicated a strong year for public offerings. Mainboard IPOs raised ₹94,205 crore between April and September 2026, 35% above the previous record for the same six-month period.

IPO Listing Gains in Samvat 2082

Fundraising was strong, but the experience of investors varied from one IPO to another. Among the 129 mainboard issues, 89 closed at or above their issue prices on the day of listing. The other 40 finished below the prices at which shares had been allotted.

The average listing-day return stood at 14.29%, based on the difference between the issue price and the closing price on the first trading day. This is an average across the issues and does not mean that every investor earned that return.

The SME segment also had a busy Samvat year. A total of 238 smaller companies raised ₹10,511 crore through IPOs. Of these, 140 closed at or above their offer prices on listing day, while 98 finished below them.

Average listing-day returns for SME IPOs stood at 11.91%, compared with 14.29% for mainboard issues.

Adding the two segments, 367 companies raised more than ₹2.22 lakh crore during Samvat 2082. Mainboard issues accounted for the bulk of the money, although SME IPOs made up nearly two-thirds of the number of offerings.

The difference between fundraising and listing performance is worth noting. A company can raise the amount it seeks through an IPO even if its shares subsequently trade below the issue price. Similarly, a strong market debut does not necessarily indicate how the stock will perform over a longer period.

Upcoming IPOs in Samvat 2083

The IPO calendar for Samvat 2083 is yet to take shape, but the number of companies preparing to list remains large.

As of October 30, 116 companies had valid SEBI approvals for public issues worth approximately ₹1,99,830 crore, Prime Database figures showed. Another 122 companies had filed their offer documents and were awaiting regulatory clearance.

The two groups together represent proposed fundraising of around ₹4.3 lakh crore. The amount is a pipeline estimate, not a forecast of how much money companies will actually raise during Samvat 2083.

Companies that have received SEBI approval can proceed with their IPOs within the applicable validity period, while those awaiting clearance must complete the regulatory process. The timing and final size of each offering will also depend on market conditions and the companies' fundraising plans.

The number of proposed issues means investors could see a steady flow of IPO announcements in the coming months. However, not every company in the pipeline will necessarily launch its offering during the new Samvat year.

The next set of public issues will follow a year in which large offerings accounted for a substantial portion of fundraising, even as hundreds of smaller companies also entered the market. How much of the ₹4.3 lakh crore pipeline reaches investors will depend on when companies choose to open their issues and the response they receive.

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