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Investment banks earn Rs 2,274 crore from 81 mainboard IPOs

·Economic Times·Impact 3/5 · Notable
MeridStreet AI summary

Investment banks have earned a total of Rs 2,274 crore from managing 81 mainboard initial public offerings, or IPOs, during the first nine months of 2026. This significant increase in earnings and the amount raised is a notable trend compared to the same period last year. The surge in primary market activity is particularly evident in the September quarter, where investment banks generated around Rs 1,600 crore in fees.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Investment banks have generated significant fees from managing mainboard IPOs, indicating a strong demand for initial public offerings. This could lead to an increase in IPO activity and boost the revenue of investment banks.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
65%

Transmission channels

IPO demand increases→Investment banks generate fees→IPO market grows→Investment bank revenue boosts

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Investment banks
  • IPO market

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