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Indias healthcare and life sciences sector has surpassed its Covid-era fundraising peak, with inflows crossing Rs 62,432 crore, says Equirus. Strong market performance, soaring ECM activity in pharma, and larger M&A deals are driving the surge, with FY26 fundraising already exceeding Rs 72,440 crore.Indias healthcare and life sciences sector has surpassed its Covid-era fundraising peak, with inflows crossing Rs 62,432 crore, says Equirus. Strong market performance, soaring ECM activity in pharma, and larger M&A deals are driving the surge, with FY26 fundraising already exceeding Rs 72,440 crore
Sebi has proposed easing the process for investors to obtain duplicate physical share certificates by doubling the simplified-documentation limit to 10 lakh and allowing a single Affidavit-cum-Indemnity. The regulator also plans standardised forms, company-issued newspaper notices for higher-value cases, and mandatory demat issuance to streamline legacy physical holdings.
India's primary market is attracting significant retail investment, with some IPOs seeing massive subscriptions. While venture-funded companies are listing at high valuations, potentially disappointing investors, reasonably priced IPOs still emerge. The quick commerce sector shows high potential but requires conviction, and innovative retailers like Unicommerce are noteworthy, alongside strong performers in the jewellery segment.
