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India’s startup ecosystem is gearing up for what could be one of the biggest years for public listings, with more than 40 startups preparing to go public in 2026.
Several startups have already filed their Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with regulators, while many others are in the process of finalising their IPO plans. The strong pipeline highlights the increasing maturity of India’s startup ecosystem and the growing willingness of new-age companies to tap public markets for capital.
Several high-profile unicorns are expected to anchor the 2026 IPO pipeline. Some of the most anticipated listings include:
These companies could collectively raise tens of thousands of crores from public markets, making 2026 a landmark year for startup IPOs in India.
The startups planning IPOs span multiple sectors of India’s digital economy, including:
Companies such as PhonePe, Infra.Market and Razorpay are also among startups exploring IPO plans as the ecosystem continues to mature.
This diversity reflects the scale that India’s startup ecosystem has achieved, with companies across industries reaching the stage where public markets become a natural next step for growth and liquidity.
The strong IPO pipeline indicates increasing confidence among startups and investors in India’s public markets. Over the past few years, several new-age technology companies have successfully listed on the stock exchanges, paving the way for more startups to consider IPOs.
As companies improve their financial performance and move closer to profitability, public markets are becoming an increasingly attractive route to raise capital and provide exits to early investors.
With multiple unicorns preparing to list and several high-growth startups entering the IPO pipeline, 2026 could emerge as one of the biggest years for startup listings in India.
For investors, the surge in IPO activity offers exposure to some of the country’s most prominent technology companies as they transition from private startups to publicly traded businesses.
Source: https://inc42.com/features/indian-startup-ipo-tracker-2026/
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