Analysts noted that the rally in the markets also facilitated exits for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds. Investors and promoters took home close to ₹1 lakh crore through the sale of shares in initial public offers (IPOs) in 2024, the highest in at least 10 years.
To be sure, share sales were not only driven by the rise in prices and steep valuations. Some promoters may have needed the funds to invest in a new or another existing venture. In some cases, the company may have been required to meet the minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms; Mankind Pharma is an example of this.
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