Motilal Oswal sees FY27 public-market fundraising reaching ₹6–6.5 trillion

Motilal Oswal projects record FY27 public-market fundraising, including ₹2.75–3 trillion from IPOs. The outlook signals a supportive listing window for consumer and retail-tech businesses, with Lenskart and Urban Company cited as examples of more pragmatic IPO pricing and deal structures.

— Source publishedFri, 28 Aug, 2026, 06:01 IST·First seen Fri, 28 Aug, 2026, 06:07 IST·Source Mint · Industry

What happened

Lenskart · Motilal Oswal forecasts record FY27 public-market fundraising of ₹6-6.5 trillion. IPO pricing is becoming more pragmatic, with smaller offerings and

Key facts

  • ₹6-6.5 trillion total public-market fundraising projected for FY27
  • ₹2.75-3 trillion IPO fundraising projected for FY27
  • ₹1.25-1.5 trillion QIP fundraising projected for FY27
  • ₹1.5 trillion block and bulk deals projected for FY27
  • 20-25% expected increase in IPO volume versus FY26
  • 112 IPOs in FY26
  • At least 20 IPOs expected in September
  • More than 240 draft IPO filings; over 145 approved and about 70 pending

Why this matters

Broader public-market fundraising may improve valuation benchmarks and financing flexibility for retail-tech transactions, while making IPO readiness a more viable alternative to private M&A exits.