Rising concerns over a potential US recession and renewed trade tensions, fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals, are prompting several Indian technology startups to reassess their initial public offering (IPO) plans. A wave of market uncertainty has tempered investor appetite, leading many firms to consider delaying their listings, according to industry sources and analysts.
"US tariffs have a wide-reaching impact on geopolitical relations, trade flows, and businesses. Companies face tremendous uncertainty and rapid change on a global scale. Increased volatility spells bad weather in the short term for IPOs,” said Veenit Surana, partner, financial accounting advisory services (FAAS),

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