Getting an allotment in an SME IPO can feel like winning a lottery, so it’s wise to book profits on the listing day. In 2024, two-thirds of the 166 SME IPOs have yielded at least a 50% return, with 67 doubling investors’ money, often on Day 1. However, after the initial surge, many investors flipped shares, and about 72 of these IPOs are now trading below their listing day closing prices, with losses reaching up to 69%, according to Prime Database.
Helios is avoiding auto and consumer stocks for now; Dinshaw Irani explains why
Helios Mutual Fund’s CEO, Dinshaw Irani, expresses a negative outlook on the auto sector, particularly PVs, citing EV competition and potential tariff implications from trade
July 25, 2025