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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — **India's mainboard initial public offering market has recorded an unprecedented fundraising volume of Rs 84,400 crore during the first half of fiscal year 2027 (H1 FY27), reflecting a stellar 30% year-on-year growth trajectory according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat.** Active retail and institutional participation, alongside 71 company debuts during April–September 2026, propelled primary market momentum to historic highs.
### Fiscal Metrics and Market Performance
**The staggering capital mobilization underscores deep domestic liquidity and sustained confidence from institutional investors navigating domestic equities.** As many as 71 companies made their stock market debut during H1 FY27 compared to 55 in H1 FY26. Average listing-day gains improved to 18 per cent from 10 per cent a year ago, while average retail oversubscription increased to 28 times from 25 times.
| Financial Metric | H1 FY27 | H1 FY26 | YoY Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total IPO Fundraising | Rs 84,400 crore | Rs 64,900 crore | +30.0% |
| Company Debuts | 71 | 55 | +29.1% |
| Average Listing-Day Gains | 18% | 10% | +80.0% |
| Average Retail Oversubscription | 28x | 25x | +12.0% |
### Sectoral Contribution and Peak Activity
**Financial services accounted for 43 per cent of the total capital mobilised during H1 FY27, underscoring strong sectoral demand.** September emerged as the busiest month, with 32 IPOs collectively raising Rs 40,400 crore, supported by streamlined regulatory pathways and strong primary pipeline activity.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**What is the current status of the Indian IPO market?** The mainboard primary market is experiencing record-breaking activity, with H1 FY27 fundraising reaching Rs 84,400 crore across 71 company listings.
**Why did fundraising surge so sharply in H1 FY27?** The 30% YoY jump was fueled by strong retail and institutional investor participation, improved listing-day gains averaging 18%, and robust sectoral contributions from financial services.
The primary capital market in India has witnessed structural reforms over successive fiscal years, including accelerated SEBI approvals, confidential pre-filing mechanisms, and expanding retail demat account penetration, which collectively support higher primary issuance volumes.
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