India's IPO market stays quiet with one opening and three listings next week

India's primary market is set for a subdued week, with only Leapfrog Engineering Services opening for subscription. Three companies—Mehul Telecom, Citius Transnet InvIT, and Property Share Investment Trust—are due to list following their recent offerings. Zero grey market premiums signal cautious investor sentiment and expectations of flat debuts.

The primary market in India anticipates low activity next week, according to The Economic Times. Leapfrog Engineering Services will be the sole initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription, reflecting a cautious approach amid ongoing market conditions. Investors appear hesitant, as evidenced by the absence of grey market premiums for upcoming listings, which typically indicate expected listing gains or losses.

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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.

India's primary market is preparing for a busy week with five initial public offerings (IPOs) set to raise over Rs 6,578 crore. The offerings are led by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's Rs 6,000 crore issue. Investor caution persists amid recent weak listings and subdued grey market premiums.

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Escalating tensions in West Asia and volatility in equity markets are prompting Indian companies to delay their initial public offerings. Firms are opting to wait for more stable conditions rather than proceed with potentially lower valuations. This cautious stance reflects concerns about subdued investor interest in the secondary market.

Six new passive mutual funds have opened for subscription in India, according to data from ACE MF. These funds offer options in equity indices, debt, and gold, with varying minimum investments and closing dates in late March and early April.

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Cathy Zhang, head of Asia-Pacific equity capital markets at Morgan Stanley, predicts that 2026 could exceed last year's record IPO figures in Hong Kong, driven by January's momentum, with more than 450 companies already in the pipeline.

Active client numbers at India's leading brokerages dropped in fiscal year 2026, signaling a slowdown in retail trading amid market volatility. Six of the top 10 brokers reported year-on-year declines, with Upstox experiencing the sharpest fall of 27.64%. Zerodha, Motilal Oswal, Angel One, HDFC Securities and Kotak Securities also saw reductions.

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Crude oil prices surpassing $100 have erased Rs 20 lakh crore from Indian equity markets this week, amid escalating Iran conflict. The rupee hit a record low as foreign institutional investors continued selling, intensifying the downturn. Experts suggest the panic could present long-term buying opportunities.

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