Economy & Finance
Promoters and VCs Earn Lower Share from IPO Offer for Sale in CY26
Promoters and venture capitalists (VCs) of companies listed in the stock market up to July 2026 earned a lower share of the total Offer for Sale (OFS) component compared to the previous year. Their share reduced to 84% of the total OFS proceeds, amounting to ₹10,696 crore, down from 95.5% in CY25. While the overall OFS proceeds still constitute more than half (52%) of the total money garnered from the market, this indicates a shift. The report highlights that VCs' share in total OFS has significantly reduced from over 60% in 2023 to about 36% in 2026, while promoters consistently maintained a minimum of 30% share.
Key Points
- Promoters and VCs' share in Offer for Sale (OFS) proceeds from IPOs decreased to 84% in CY26 from 95.5% in CY25.
- The total OFS proceeds still account for over half (52%) of the money garnered from the market in CY26.
- VCs' share in total OFS has seen a significant reduction from 60% in 2023 to 36% in 2026.
- Promoters have consistently held at least a 30% share of total OFS proceeds over the last four years.
Exam Facts
- Data source: primedatabase.com
- Period: Up to July 2026
- Promoters and VCs' share in OFS (CY26): 84% (₹10,696 crore)
- Overall OFS share of total IPO proceeds (CY26): 52%
- VCs' share in total OFS (2023): >60%, (2026): ~36%
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