DRHP Filings Soar to 118 in H1 2025 Amid Strong Valuations

India’s IPO market in the first half of 2025 reflected growing enthusiasm among firms preparing to go public. Although the number of completed IPOs declined, the surge in initial public offering(IPO)filings has increased.

DRHP Filings See a Notable Spike

The momentum around draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) submissions gained strong traction in early 2025. A total of 118 companies submitted offer documents in the first half of the year, more than doubling from 52 in the same period last year. The proposed capital to be raised also jumped to ₹1.6 trillion from ₹1 trillion in H1 2024, showcasing bullish intent among promoters.

Key names in the filing list include Groww, Pine Labs, Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism, Lalitha Jewellery Mart, Canara Robeco Asset Management, and PhysicsWallah.

In addition, several firms opted for the confidential filing route, a recent mechanism that allows issuers to submit DRHPs privately until closer to their listing. These preliminary filings include essential details such as offer size, financials, and risk disclosures.

Sluggish IPO Launches Amid Market Turbulence

Despite the robust filing activity, actual IPO launches saw a slowdown in early 2025. Only 24 mainboard IPOs were completed in H1 2025, down from 36 a year earlier. The market remained largely quiet in the first 4 months, with just 10 IPOs raising ₹18,704 crore.

Notably, March 2025 recorded zero IPOs: a first in nearly 2 years, and April saw only 1.

Read More: Steamhouse India Files Confidential IPO Papers to Raise up to ₹700 Crore!

Conclusion

Even though IPO execution faced headwinds in early 2025, the steep increase in DRHP submissions suggests a healthy IPO pipeline and renewed corporate confidence. As market conditions improve, the latter half of the year may witness a rebound in public market listings.

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