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Mutual funds pick fewer IPOs but deliver bigger returns in the first half of 2026
Key takeaway
Indian mutual funds participated in 19 of 28 IPOs in H1 2026, but 10 of 11 IPOs they led trade above issue price.
- Step 1Indian mutual funds participate in only 19 of 28 IPOs, signaling increased selectivity.
- Step 2Selective participation leads to higher post-IPO performance for MF-backed IPOs (10 of 11 above issue price).
- Step 3Improved returns attract more retail and institutional inflows into mutual funds, reinforcing the selectivity cycle.
Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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