SBI Funds and Manipal Health Issue IPOs, Hinting at a Busy Market in the Second Half of 2026

Indian Primary Market Expected to Gain Momentum in Second Half of the Year

Mumbai: Despite lingering uncertainties from the West Asia war, India's primary market is likely to gather pace in the second half of the year. The much-awaited listings of SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health in June-July are expected to lead the way, marking the beginning of a broader pipeline of large and mid-sized issues.

The recent trend of Initial Public Offering (IPO) activity has been picking up after a relatively subdued first half, paving the way for a strong second half. With major listings like SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health, the Indian primary market is poised for growth, despite ongoing uncertainties from the West Asia war.

The upcoming listings of SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health are expected to kick-start a robust pipeline of large and mid-sized issues, setting the stage for a strong second half of the year. This trend is consistent with the recent surge in IPO activity, which has been gaining momentum after a relatively slow start to the year.

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These developments are expected to drive growth in the Indian primary market, making it an attractive destination for investors in the second half of the year.