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IPO frenzy turning murky amid lack of transparency, says market veteran Sandip Sabharwal
The Economic Timesยท 2025-11-08 08:47
Group 1 - The IPO market is becoming increasingly concerning, with companies reporting profits just before their public offerings, raising questions about transparency and earnings quality [1][2] - Despite red flags, institutional investors are heavily investing in these IPOs, leading to a heated primary market and a subdued secondary market [1][2] - The overall earnings growth for the September quarter is around 16%, indicating a robust domestic earnings picture [1] Group 2 - The outlook for the coming quarters is optimistic, with expectations of a broadening profit pool driven by a revival in consumer demand, particularly in the auto sector [3] - Global market performance may impact the domestic market, as it has not performed as well, and any correction in global markets could affect local corrections [6] - Public sector banks are expected to perform well, with a focus on larger institutions like State Bank of India, which has potential for a 15-20% upside [7]