19 Mar 2026 | 5 Mins Read

Retail interest in IPOs wanes as investors become more selective

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Since February, five recent IPOs in India have shown weak participation from retail investors, being undersubscribed in most cases, as volatile secondary markets prompt caution. Key figures include Omnitech Engineering's 1.14 times subscription, SEDEMAC Mechatronics' 2.68 times subscription, and GSP Crop Science's 1.2 times subscription, with retail participation undersubscribed in all five.