Ola on Full Charge for Its IPO Ride
The electric two-wheeler manufacturer is betting big on its proposed IPO, with nearly half the shares on offer for sale coming from founder Bhavish Aggarwal’s account. While its position as a market leader is a huge confidence booster, Aggarwal’s past failures, unfavourable reports around regulation violations and battery mishaps might dent its prospects
Vinita Bhatia - February 01, 2024
In the Market, Old Is Gold
There was a lot of hype around the growth potential of new age brands like Zomato, Paytm and Nykaa at the time of launch of their initial public offerings two to three years ago, but the poor show of these IPOs at the bourses reflected the sentiments of increasingly cautious investors who prefer to bet on the strong fundamentals of legacy companies
Devanshu Singla - December 29, 2023
Promoters Missing At The Markets
When start-ups launch IPOs, their founders abruptly change their classification from promoters to public shareholders. SEBI worries about its impact on public confidence, but the trend is all pervasive
Abhishek Vasudev - April 29, 2023
iPod’s Swansong
The meteoric rise and the silent demise of the iconic iPod has left us asking one question—is it the end of the road for digital music players?
Erick Massey - May 31, 2022
‘Ukraine Crisis, Correction In Global Public Markets May Impact Investments Into India’
Anand Daniel, partner, Accel, speaks with Outlook Business about the overall impact of the crisis on the Indian funding scene, if India stands an advantage over China and whether it is a good time to launch an IPO. Edited excerpts:
Pallavi Chakravorty - May 28, 2022
LIC 3.0 Tale Of Policyholders Vs Shareholders
With the state insurance giant gearing up for an IPO and amendments made to the LIC Act, a question mark dangles over policyholders’ interests
Bhavesh Shah - February 27, 2022
Empathy Under Its Wings
Ixigo gets ready for an IPO, but being one of the last companies to be funded in the travel booking start-up space, survival was tough and often involved escaping near-death moments
Pallavi Chakravorty - January 28, 2022
All Is Well… Almost
2021 has turned out to be the most spectacular year for the Indian startup ecosystem, helping it attract billions of dollars in investment and churning out a record 42 unicorns in the process. Not to forget the staggering number of IPOs that we saw this year. Experts say this is just the beginning of a bigger party ahead
Pallavi Chakravorty - December 31, 2021
We Have Just Begun Scratching The Surface, Says Sid Talwar
Sid Talwar, Co-Founder & Partner, Lightbox shares with Pallavi Chakravorty the reasons behind the sudden fund rush into India’s startup ecosystem, what investors look for in new-age companies and whether the dream run will continue
Pallavi Chakravorty - December 31, 2021
‘LIC Will Raise Capital As Long As It Is Marketed Properly’
For the Indian bourses, 2021 was a spectacular year. Highlighting the important role that a big IPO market played in that journey, Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, tells Outlook Business that today, India is in a ‘very solid’ position
Abhishek Vasudev - December 31, 2021