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Indian domestic funds push IPO valuations lower

2 sources · first seen 07:00 1 Oct · updated 07:49 1 Oct

The brief

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  • Domestic funds are driving tougher IPO pricing negotiations
  • Their growing clout is restraining valuations, including for the biggest deals
  • More disciplined pricing may affect Indian IPO issuers and investors assessing new listings

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2 reports · earliest 07:00
BloombergIPO Valuations Dip in India as Local Funds Flex Pricing Muscle07:00MintIPO Valuations Dip in India as Local Funds Flex Pricing Muscle07:49