IPO Knowledge Series

Indian IPO market – Q3 2025

In this episode, Veenit Surana emphasizes the current pace of listings and offers companies clearer insight into timing as they plan their IPO journey. As India continues to remain a vibrant market for IPOs, with nearly 150 listings in Q3 2025 and US$4.6 billion raised in H1 2025, the momentum reflects strong investor participation and healthy primary market flows.

What are the critical considerations for companies planning an IPO?

In this episode, Veenit Surana, in conversation with Pranav Sayta, discusses how early tax planning, restructuring decisions, and compliance frameworks shape IPO readiness and long-term value creation.

How can a strong IR function drive long-term market confidence?

In this episode, Veenit Surana, in conversation with Diwakar Pingle, highlights how IR is evolving into a strategic enabler in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) journey. The discussion explores four IR imperatives — building a credible equity story, enhancing disclosures, designing a scalable IR model, and fostering long-term institutional engagement.

Why is ESOP planning essential for a successful IPO journey?

In this episode, Sonu Iyer explains how getting the structure right early on can influence valuation, governance, and long-term value creation.

How can companies prepare financial information for a smooth IPO journey?

In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, EY India, breaks down how early financial planning and audit discipline can drive Initial Public Offering (IPO) readiness—from aligning accounting policies and presenting consistent financials to ensuring transparent, investor-facing disclosures.

How can finance function strengthen your IPO readiness?

In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, EY India, highlights how the finance function serves as the backbone of the IPO process—driving accurate financial reporting, clear business positioning, and strategic storytelling.

How should companies raise capital in volatile markets?

Veenit Surana, Partner EY India, speaks with Vivek Soni, Partner and National Leader, Private Equity Services, EY India, on the strategic trade-offs between IPOs and Private Equity, and how businesses can align with the right investors for sustainable growth. The conversation explores building long-term capital partnerships, evaluating the capital-raising environment, and the evolving role of private equity investors in today’s market. 

Decoding key challenges and bottlenecks companies face while planning an IPO

Veenit Surana, Partner, EY India, shares key strategies for IPO readiness—including enhancing operational readiness, refining the equity narrative, and addressing critical challenges early to ensure a successful IPO journey.

5 Key factors to consider while planning your IPO journey

In this episode, Veenit Surana, Partner, EY India, shares expert insights on how businesses can become IPO-ready. From strengthening governance and financial reporting to defining a compelling value proposition, he outlines five key factors that can help companies prepare for a successful IPO. 

IPO Outlook for 2025

In this episode of the IPO Knowledge Series, Veenit Surana, Partner at EY India, shares key insights on India’s record-breaking performance in the global IPO market. In 2024, India became the leading country by IPO volume, raising US$19.9 billion—surpassing the US and Europe for the first time.

exploring the drivers of this growth, including strong investor sentiment, a robust IPO pipeline, and continued domestic demand. He also examines the shifting stance of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and what it signals for the IPO outlook in 2025.