India's securities regulator has cleared the initial public offering for quick commerce firm Zepto. The move opens the door to a potential Rs 12,000 crore listing later in 2026.
Sebi granted approval for Zepto’s IPO, which is sized at more than 1 billion dollars. The quick commerce startup plans to use the listing to bolster its competitive standing in the fast-growing sector against other players in the Indian market.
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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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.
Omnitech Engineering, a manufacturer of high precision engineered components, is set to raise funds through an initial public offering. The company plans to collect ₹418 crore from a fresh issue and ₹165 crore via an offer for sale to support new facilities and debt repayment. However, challenges like negative operating cash flow in FY25 and a prolonged working capital cycle are raising questions among investors.
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Following Tata Trusts trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh's renewed IPO call, the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group, holding over 18% stake in Tata Sons, has demanded listing of the holding company on stock exchanges. SP group Chairman Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry stated it would reinforce corporate governance, transparency and accountability. The push contrasts with Tata Trusts' resolution a year ago to retain its unlisted status.