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.
Mid & smallcaps may outpace largecaps on back of India’s growth texture: Hari Shyamsunder
Hari Shyamsunder from Franklin Templeton suggests a cautious outlook on IT due to slowing growth and AI uncertainties, while favoring mid and small-caps for long-term