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19 of 39 loss-making IPOs still trade above issue price
The government has identified 39 loss-making companies that launched initial public offerings, based on data stock exchanges submitted to SEBI. As of August 12, 2026, 19 of these firms were still trading…
The Story in Brief
The government has identified 39 loss-making companies that launched initial public offerings, based on data stock exchanges submitted to SEBI. As of August 12, 2026, 19 of these firms were still trading above their issue price, ndtvprofit.com reports. The finding counters the notion that all loss-making IPOs end up underwater soon after listing. The remaining 20 stocks have fallen below their offer price.
The Indian Opinion
The usual doomsters are quick to call every loss-making IPO a flop. Yet 19 of 39 such companies still trade above their issue price. That suggests the market is not blindly punishing red ink, it is betting on future earnings. The real test will come when these companies unveil their next quarterly results. Will the revenue growth justify the premium? That number, not a single day's stock price, will settle the debate.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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