Pre-IPO placements are making a comeback in India after a quiet start to 2026. Companies are securing valuations and marquee investors ahead of public offerings. Several firms have already raised funds through this route.
This approach helps issuers de-risk upcoming initial public offerings. It also gives institutional investors early access to companies and insights into valuations.
More placements are planned in the coming weeks. The trend follows a period of limited activity in the first half of the year.
SBI Funds Management is among the institutional players involved in such deals. Companies mentioned in market discussions include Karamtara Engineering and Advit Jewels.