New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Although FY26 so far has been a year of heightened volatility for the Indian stock market, the initial public offering (IPO) segment continues to ride the wave of a capital-raising spree for unlisted stock investors.

Companies ranging from tech startups and fintech firms to renewable energy businesses have entered Dalal Street as a means to expand the scale of their operations. Most issues have received strong investor response, even in cases where big-ticket IPOs-which typically struggle to attract attention-have drawn robust demand, flipping the usual script.

Sustained interest from retail investors, along with robust participation from overseas investors amid rich valuations in the secondary market, has contribu...