With $100 Billion in Startup IPOs on Horizon, India Sets Up CNPC for Listing Support

India’s startup ecosystem has taken a significant step forward with the creation of the Centre for New‑age Public Companies (CNPC)—a new initiative launched on July 17 by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF). The CNPC aims to support over 50 tech-oriented companies—both already listed and those preparing to list—by offering a comprehensive support system as they navigate the complexities of going public.

The CNPC will assist multiple fronts: regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, investor communications, market-readiness training, and peer mentoring. It marks the first time a collective body comprised of growth-stage firms has built a structured "public company support hub." Startups often face unfamiliar hurdles post-IPO, and this centre seeks to fill that gap by helping them adjust to stock market scrutiny and stakeholder expectations.

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One of the core functions of the CNPC will be advocacy—working with regulatory bodies like SEBI and stock exchanges to streamline listing norms and smoothen transition processes. By serving as a liaison and aggregating common concerns, the CNPC hopes to reduce delays and improve regulatory clarity for its members.

Launching at a time when India’s startup IPO pipeline is gaining momentum, the CNPC’s debut reflects the broader revival in public listings. A new wave of over three dozen startups—collectively valued at around $100 billion—is expected to hit the markets by 2027. 
In 2024 alone, 13 startups successfully listed, raising approximately ₹30,000 crore.

India has thus emerged as a rare bright spot in global tech listings, outpacing peers like the U.S. and China in volume. With increasing institutional appetite, improving profitability among unicorns, and SEBI reforms easing IPO conditions, the ecosystem is steadily maturing. Yet, new and listing-ready firms continue to face challenges: navigating compliance, maintaining investor trust, and meeting governance standards.

SPF, comprising over 50 startups, hopes that the CNPC will help bridge this gap—reducing regulatory friction, enhancing clarity, and enabling smoother access to public markets. Founding members emphasise that readiness to list is more than just meeting financial thresholds—it also requires preparedness in terms of governance, investor relations, disclosures, and process integration.

Conclusion

The Centre for New‑age Public Companies is a timely initiative aimed at bolstering India’s startup IPO readiness. By pooling resources, expertise, and advocacy efforts, the CNPC could significantly ease the listing journey for hundreds of high-growth firms. As more startups approach IPO stages in the coming years, structured support mechanisms like this will be crucial in ensuring their longevity and success in public markets.