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Half a dozen IPOs in May after LIC; Rs 28,960-crore projected mop-up

With Rs 28,960-crore projected mop-up, month to be second-best for fund-raising

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Sundar Sethuraman Mumbai
At least half a dozen companies, besides Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, are looking to raise Rs 7,960 crore through their initial public offerings (IPOs) this month. 

The Rs 21,000-crore IPO of LIC opened on Wednesday. 

Total funds raised could reach Rs 28,960 crore, making May the best month for IPO fund-raising after November 2021.

In November 2021, nine companies had raised Rs 35,664 crore through IPOs.

The Rs 5,235-crore IPO of Delhivery, an integrated logistics company, will open on May 11. The offering comprises a Rs 4,000-crore fresh issuance; the rest is an offer for sale.

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