Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22 (ANI): Fund mobilisation in the domestic stock market remained strong in the current financial year, with 83 companies raising Rs 1.3 lakh crore as of November in FY26, according to a report released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The report highlighted that fund raising momentum stayed robust, supported by several marquee initial public offerings (IPOs) that made their debut during the period.

NSE stated, 'On the mainboard, 83 companies raised Rs 1.3 lakh crore, with 41 per cent from fresh equity and 59 per cent via OFS'.

In fresh equity, a company creates and sells new shares to the public. All of the money raised from these new shares goes directly to the company itself, which then uses the funds to expand the business, finance new projects, or pay off debts.

In contrast, an Offer for Sale (OFS) involves existing owners, such as the company's founders or early investors, selling their already-held shares to new investors.

The report further noted that these newly listed companies now command a combined market capitalisation of over Rs 10 lakh crore, indicating the scale and depth of recent listings in the domestic market.

This growth also reflects the increasing ability of Indian capital markets to attract large issuances and support companies across sectors.

Investor participation patterns also showed notable trends. Retail participation strengthened to 25 per cent, highlighting growing interest from individual investors in primary market offerings. At the same time, the share of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) moderated, according to the report.

The NSE report also pointed to continued momentum in the SME segment through the Emerge platform. During the period under review, 80 companies were listed on the Emerge platform, raising a total of Rs 3,911 crore.

Notably, 95 per cent of this amount was raised through fresh equity, underscoring the platform's role in providing growth capital to small and medium enterprises.

In addition, the report said that recent regulatory measures have further strengthened India's listing ecosystem.

These include the reduction in the minimum public offering requirement, extension of timelines for achieving minimum public shareholding for large entities, streamlining of migration criteria for SME companies moving from the Emerge platform to the mainboard, and enhanced disclosure norms.

Overall, the report concluded that robust fundraising activity, strong participation from retail investors, and supportive regulatory measures continue to reinforce the role of India's capital markets in driving long-term growth and expansion. (ANI)