Every founder wants an IPO. Few know what it takes—until the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025

The Indian startup ecosystem is buzzing with renewed optimism for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in 2025. After a period of cautious sentiment, the market is showing signs of a robust comeback, with a strong pipeline of new-age companies gearing up to hit the public markets. This resurgence, however, comes with a transformed playbook. The ‘growth at all costs’ narrative that defined the previous tech boom has been firmly replaced by a demand for sustainable profitability, strong corporate governance, and clear financial transparency.