Initial Public Offering
IPO
Intermediate Level
Global
Corporate Finance
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Definition
The process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time.
Detailed Explanation
IPOs allow companies to raise capital from public investors. The process involves underwriters, prospectus filing, roadshows, and pricing. Post-IPO, the company becomes publicly traded.
Example
Zomato's 2021 IPO raised ₹9,375 crore, making it one of India's largest tech IPOs.
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