BS EDIT: Soaking Up Capital

By Business StandardPublished On Jun 17, 2026

A Record Debut

SpaceX's blockbuster IPO underscores investors' appetite for technology-led growth stories

The US Magnet

Mega listings attract passive inflows, reinforcing the pull of US equity markets

A Global Challenge

As capital gravitates to the US, emerging markets may struggle to attract risk funding

Diverging Markets

US indices reflect new-economy leaders, while many emerging markets remain dominated by legacy firms

Building Champions

Nurturing technology enterprises is essential to creating the next generation of market leaders

A New Risk

The concentration of capital and innovation in one market could create unfamiliar vulnerabilities