2025 IPO Wave Is Here: What Every Indian Investor Must Know

IPO – these three letters can ignite excitement in both seasoned investors and curious beginners. In India, Initial Public Offerings have always created headlines, and 2025 is no different. With several companies from tech, green energy, fintech, and manufacturing planning to go public, this year’s IPO season promises both opportunity and noise. But before you jump in, ask yourself: Do you really understand what an IPO is and what it means for your money? Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense — minus the jargon and hype. What Is an IPO and Why Do Companies Launch Them? IPO stands for Initial Public Offering, meaning the process by which a private company begins offering its shares to the public. It is, essentially, a way for a company to raise money by selling a share of itself (shares) to a small group of owners (you and me). Why companies launch IPOs: In order to generate money for business expansion or debt reduction. To penetrate into the market with exposure and trust. To ...