India’s IPO landscape is poised for a renewed boom in 2026 as a wave of new-age startups prepares to go public, tapping capital from a broad investor base after strong listing momentum in recent years. A crowded IPO pipeline includes heavyweights from consumer internet, fintech, quick commerce, hospitality and tech services, all targeting a combined fundraising of roughly ₹50,000 crore through a mix of fresh capital and offers-for-sale. 

This surge follows a robust 2025 that saw many startups successfully list and raise substantial funds, strengthening confidence among founders, early backers and market participants. Improved post-listing performance, clearer paths to profitability and better valuation alignment have helped sustain investor appetite for public offerings, even as broader market conditions remain selective.

Major contenders expected to test public markets include fintech giants and consumer brands, while newer segments like quick-commerce and B2B tech are also entering the fray. Banks and institutional investors are increasingly anchoring issues, signalling deeper engagement from pension funds and insurers.

However, success depends not just on headline fundraising targets but on timely execution, market sentiment and earnings visibility as investors weigh growth potential against profitability trends. If the pipeline delivers as anticipated, 2026 could mark another active year for India’s primary markets and cement the IPO route as a key growth and liquidity mechanism for startups.