SEBI Study Finds Anchor Investors Gradually Exit IPO Holdings Over One Year
A SEBI study of 242 mainboard IPOs from April 2022 to October 2025 found anchor investors gradually sell their holdings after lock-in periods, with foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) exiting faster than mutual funds. Smaller IPOs saw higher exit rates, with about 50% of anchor holdings sold within a year. Initial selling after lock-in expiry is limited but increases over time. FPIs accounted for the largest share of exits, while mutual funds showed more patient holding behavior.
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We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 13 Aug, 02:15 pm. Other outlets followed.