Experts Discuss India's Evolving IPO Market and Governance in Listed Startups
At the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2026, ICICI Prudential AMC's Sankaran Naren highlighted the evolution of India's IPO market from seasonal to nearly year-round access, likening it to the shift from Kedarnath and Badrinath to Tirupati. He emphasized that while more companies are tapping public markets, institutional investors must carefully evaluate startups' ability to evolve post-IPO. The discussion also addressed governance challenges in listed startups, with concerns about founders' diluted stakes and the increased role of independent directors as early private investors exit, a point contested by venture capitalists.
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