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Mutual Fund Giants Eye IPO Bonanza
24 Nov
Summary
- SBI Funds Management and ICICI Prudential AMC are preparing major IPOs.
- Fund managers anticipate significant listing gains similar to HDFC AMC's 2018 performance.
- The mutual fund industry sees record SIP flows and evolving market dynamics.
The Indian mutual fund industry is on the cusp of a significant IPO season, with SBI Funds Management and ICICI Prudential AMC set to enter the public markets. This anticipation has stirred considerable excitement among investment professionals, who are eager for an allocation, aiming to achieve the kind of remarkable listing gains that HDFC AMC experienced in 2018.
The current market conditions are highly favorable, marked by an industry Assets Under Management (AUM) of INR77 lakh crore and record-high Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows. The landscape is also being reshaped by niche players like PPFAS and Quant, indicating a dynamic and evolving sector.
These forthcoming IPOs are not just financial events but are seen as pivotal moments for identifying the next generation of long-term investment winners. Fund managers are closely watching, hoping to capitalize on the potential for substantial returns and to navigate the evolving strategies within the asset management space.
