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What is IPO

An unlisted company (A company which is not listed on the stock exchange) announces initial public offering (IPO) when it decides to raise funds through sale of securities or shares for the first time to the public. In other words, IPO is the selling of securities to the public in the primary market.  A primary market deals with new securities being issued for the first time.  After listing on the stock exchange, the company becomes a publicly-traded company and the shares of the firm can be traded freely in the open market.
 
The company which issues shares to the public is
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NSE IPO windfall: Early institutional investors set for multifold gains

Several institutional investors acquired NSE shares at fractions of a rupee, positioning them for substantial gains as the exchange prepares for what could be India's largest IPO

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

NSE IPO: After long wait, large payday likely ahead for early backers

OFS could unlock huge gains for long-term shareholders, with SBI, Stock Holding Corporation and insurers sitting on decades-old stakes

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Razorpay moves closer to market debut with confidential IPO filing

The fintech major has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for an IPO that could raise ₹5,000-6,000 crore and value the company at up to ₹60,000 crore

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Is SpaceX worth $1.77 trillion? Some investors call it 'pie in the sky'

Elon Musk's rocket company is spending big and losing money, raising questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

How Asia's locked-out investors are trading SpaceX IPO with limited access

Investors across Asia are turning to space-related stocks, sector ETFs and Nasdaq 100 funds to gain indirect exposure to potential gains from the SpaceX IPO

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

Musk's SpaceX raises record $75 bn in world's biggest IPO at $135 a share

The sale breaks the previous record for the largest-ever IPO held by state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco, which raised $25.6 billion on Riyadh's exchange in December 2019, valuing it at $1.71 trillion

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

ED summoned Zepto's Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra over FEMA compliance

Zepto's updated IPO papers show founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra received ED summons under FEMA, with the company also flagging regulatory risks to investors

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

SpaceX IPO marks the peak of AI euphoria, says Chris Wood of Jefferies

SpaceX is planning to sell 555.6 million shares at a fixed price $135 per share. This will raise $75 billion and value the company at $1.77 trillion.

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Eyeing SpaceX, OpenAI stocks? Global investment platforms offer access

While selecting one, check the safeguards and the tax-reporting support offered by it

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

SpaceX IPO fever sparks global hunt for aerospace, satellite stocks

With restrictions in parts of Asia on how retail investors may access the IPO, traders are scoping out regional suppliers to ride the SpaceX-driven rally

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

ED summoned Zepto founders in April under Fema ahead of IPO, UDRHP reveals

The UDRHP revealed ED asked Zepto's founders to provide information related to foreign and overseas investments, audited financial statements since FY21, shareholding patterns, loans and guarantees.

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Perplexity targets 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI listings

The SpaceX IPO this week will definitely be a leading indicator of how Anthropic or OpenAI will go out, CEO Aravind Srinivas said

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

OpenAI files confidential IPO paperwork, opens path for Wall Street debut

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first publicly floated the possibility of an IPO last fall, describing it as the "most likely path" for the company given its size and the need for vast amounts of capital

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 6:54 AM IST

Zepto files updated DRHP, plans to raise ₹8,010 crore via fresh issue

Zepto has filed its updated draft papers with Sebi for a proposed ₹10,000 crore IPO, with the proceeds earmarked for expansion, technology investments and business growth

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

Carlsberg may file for India IPO this month, seeks up to $700 million

Carlsberg is working with Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. and the local units of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. on the proposed share sale

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Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Paras Healthcare plans ₹1,800 crore IPO, files draft papers with Sebi

Proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to ₹1,300 crore by the selling shareholder

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Coca-Cola explores IPO for India bottling unit in 2027, weighs stake sale

It currently holds a 60 per cent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings after Indian conglomerate Jubilant Bhartia Group completed the purchase of a 40 per cent stake in the bottler in 2025

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

SpaceX lowers IPO valuation target to at least $1.8 trillion

SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion in its IPO, potentially making it the largest public offering in history

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Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Kent RO delays IPO amid market volatility from West Asia conflict

Kent received regulatory clearance last June for a public listing comprising an offer for sale by existing shareholders, including Chairman and Managing Director Mahesh Gupta

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Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second

After slashing debt and narrowing losses, API Holdings is prioritising profitability over expansion as it revives long-term IPO ambitions for PharmEasy

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Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 7:00 PM IST