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India’s IPO boom has transformed the capital markets, but how are IPO valuations really decided, and what separates successful listings from failures? In this episode of Capital Compass, Sonia Dasgupta, Managing Director & CEO of the Investment Banking division at JM Financial, breaks down the IPO journey, valuation dynamics, governance standards and what founders must get right before going public.From SIP-led liquidity and private equity exits to promoter mindset shifts, governance, disclosures and investor communication, this conversation offers a rare inside view of how investment bankers and institutional investors evaluate IPOs. Sonia explains why integrity and transparency often matter more than financial metrics, and why the best IPOs leave money on the table.

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a full list of the 'good, bad and suggestions for future' after FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement, saying that LTCG for retail investors needs to be done away with. Highlighting that the middle class didn't get any relief in the union budget, Chadha said that salaries had been stagnant for years, and if the government was unable to give tax relief, they must incentivise savings and investments. Watch his full speech here!#budget #parliament #raghavchadha

The recently announced India–European Union free trade agreement is expected to lowerduties on a range of European products over time, including wine, spirits and beer. For Indian consumers, that is likely to mean easier access to premium European alcohol, and eventually, lower prices.Irish whiskey, a small but fast-growing part of India’s imported whisky market, is expected tobe one of the clearer beneficiaries.Here's why!#luxury #whiskey #india

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Is India witnessing an IPO frenzy-or is the capital market simply maturing? In this episode of Capital Compass, Mint's capital markets podcast, Anisha Jain, Group Head Adfactors PR speaks to veteran banker Mahavir Lunawat, Founder of Pantomath Financial Services Group, to decode what's really happening in India's IPO market and what founders and investors should expect in 2026.
From record liquidity and rising Demat participation to governance standards, IPO valuations, promoter exits, and why many IPOs trade below listing price, this conversation breaks down the myths versus realities of India's primary markets. Mahavir explains why India still has massive headroom for IPO-led capital formation and why long-term investing culture matters more than listing-day gains.
Whether you're a startup founder considering an IPO, a retail investor tracking new listings, or a market professional analyzing capital flows, this episode offers a grounded, data-backed view of India's IPO ecosystem.
Highlights:
Is the IPO market overheated or underpenetrated?
How much liquidity is actually chasing IPOs?
Are IPOs just promoter exit routes?
Why many IPOs fall post-listing
What founders must fix before going public
Capital market outlook for 2026
Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.
Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.
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Have questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com
Capital Compass is your one-stop guide to navigating the complexities of the capital market.
Presented by Mint and powered by Adfactors PR, the podcast decodes where capital flows next and how India's economy, markets and policy environment are evolving in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Veteran US diplomat Nisha Biswal joined us on this podcast to discuss the India-US trade deal and why Donald Trump's administration finally blinked on the India deal. She says there are two main reasons - Sergio Gor, and the fact that India and EU just signed the 'mother of all deals', putting pressure on the U.S. government. Watch!#america #india #trade

India and the United States have announced a long-awaited trade agreement that includes tariff cuts, purchase commitments and key strategic conditions. Donald Trump and Narendra Modi publicly welcomed the deal, even as several details remain under negotiation. Reports from Reuters outline expected changes across energy, defence, agriculture and manufacturing, alongside questions over tariffs, Russian oil purchases and sector exclusions. Watch this explainer.#IndiaUSTradeDeal #IndiaUSRelations #DonaldTrump #NarendraModi #TradeNews #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #IndianEconomy #USIndia #BreakingNews

Former Chief of Army Staff M M Naravane has sparked a political row after excerpts from his forthcoming memoir Four Stars of Destiny were raised in the Lok Sabha. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite reported passages on the 2020 Galwan clashes, drawing objections from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. The Speaker disallowed the reference, citing rules on quoting unpublished material, as the memoir remains under government review. Watch to find out the excerpts. #GalwanClash #MMNaravane #LokSabha #RahulGandhi #RajnathSingh #AmitShah #IndianArmy #ChinaBorder #ParliamentNews #BreakingNews

As we continue to decode various aspects of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announcement, we're joined by Sonu Iyer, Partner at EY India to understand exactly what the budget really held for taxpayers. Contrary to popular belief, there ARE aspects of the budget that hold value for taxpayers, if not in terms of giving more money in hand, but it's important in terms of simplifying taxation as a whole. Watch. #budget2026 #money #incometax