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India IPO Market Shift: Retail Investors Funding Shareholder Exits in OFS-Dominated Issues

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Published on 18th November 2025, 2:16 AM

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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

Many Indian IPOs are increasingly structured as Offer for Sale (OFS), allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes rather than the company raising fresh capital for growth. This misleads retail investors who expect their money to fund company expansion. Experts warn this shift means investors are buying fully priced assets and facilitating promoter exits, not fueling future growth.