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38 companies file draft IPO papers in March signaling a faster IPO pipeline boost for investors
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Regulatory delays may have pushed more listings at once
March saw 38 companies file draft IPO papers with SEBI, including SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises. The jump points to improving issuer sentiment, even as longer regulatory timelines helped concentrate filings. The activity suggests a stronger pipeline ahead, potentially widening investment opportunities, but timelines will still depend on SEBI’s scrutiny and approvals.
- 38 firms filed preliminary IPO papers with SEBI in March
- Notable names include SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises
- Rising issuer sentiment is behind the increased filings
- Regulatory timelines may have concentrated filings in a shorter window
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