Of the total amounts raised, close to Rs52,000 crore were raised between September and November 2017 alone. Of the total amounts raised, close to Rs52,000 crore were raised between September and November 2017 alone. In comparison, Rs29,000 crore were raised through initial share sales in 2016-17 and Rs15,000 crore in 2015-16. “Low current capacity utilisation, stringent credit evaluation by lenders for fresh loans are some challenges faced for IPO markets to flourish more,” Relli said. “The performance of companies which got listed in recent years will also determine the future course for IPOs,” he added.

Source: Mint January 21, 2018 14:26 UTC