Fundraising by banks, NBFCs via QIPs jumps 46% in January-March

RAISING OF CAPITAL by banks and NBFCs through the qualified institutional placements (QIPs) route witnessed a 46% jump to ₹7,456 crore in the first quarter of the calendar year 2025, compared with ₹5,100 crore in the corresponding period last year.

- SACHIN KUMAR

Banks dominated the fundraising both in terms of value and volume as they mobilised nearly ₹6,100 crore in the January-March period. Experts say the surge in banks' fundraising through QIPs was largely driven by the need to meet the Sebi's requirement for a minimum public shareholding of 25%.