IPO Sector Performance Tracker
Compare IPO listing gains, positive listing rate, current returns and recent trends across sectors. Data updated hourly from NSE/BSE listing records.
Sectors Tracked
14
Listed IPOs Covered
611
Best Sector — Power & Energy
+31.2%
Highest Positive Rate — Infrastructure & Construction
100%
Sector Heatmap
Technology & IT
+26.4%
97 IPOs
82% positive
→ Stable
Manufacturing
+16.8%
51 IPOs
67% positive
↑ Improving
Banking & Finance
-4.0%
40 IPOs
0% positive
Healthcare & Pharma
+14.0%
28 IPOs
50% positive
Power & Energy
+31.2%
28 IPOs
60% positive
Consumer & Retail
+12.0%
27 IPOs
60% positive
Chemicals & Materials
+12.5%
18 IPOs
50% positive
Infrastructure & Construction
+2.0%
14 IPOs
100% positive
Logistics & Transport
+26.7%
14 IPOs
100% positive
Agriculture
+16.0%
12 IPOs
100% positive
Media & Entertainment
-14.8%
7 IPOs
0% positive
Education
—
3 IPOs
0% positive
Telecom
—
2 IPOs
0% positive
Color = avg listing gain:
Top Sectors by Average Listing Gain
Sector Comparison Table
| # | Sector | IPOs Listed ▼ | Positive % ⇅ | Avg Listing Gain ⇅ | Best / Worst | Trend | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology & IT | 97 14✅ 3❌ | 82% | +26.4% | +65.2% | +99.0% / -7.0% | → stable | ₹44.8K Cr | View → |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 51 6✅ 2❌ | 67% | +16.8% | +37.6% | +99.0% / -20.0% | ↑ improving | ₹28K Cr | View → |
| 3 | Banking & Finance | 40 0✅ 1❌ | 0% | -4.0% | -3.6% | +-1.0% / -7.0% | — | ₹15.9K Cr | View → |
| 4 | Healthcare & Pharma | 28 1✅ 1❌ | 50% | +14.0% | +31.7% | +33.0% / -5.0% | — | ₹37K Cr | View → |
| 5 | Power & Energy | 28 3✅ 1❌ | 60% | +31.2% | +193.3% | +99.0% / -12.0% | — | ₹17.4K Cr | View → |
| 6 | Consumer & Retail | 27 3✅ 1❌ | 60% | +12.0% | +40.1% | +58.0% / -19.0% | — | ₹13.0K Cr | View → |
| 7 | Chemicals & Materials | 18 1✅ 1❌ | 50% | +12.5% | +212.2% | +38.0% / -13.0% | — | ₹340 Cr | View → |
| 8 | Infrastructure & Construction | 14 1✅ 0❌ | 100% | +2.0% | +5.9% | +2.0% / 2.0% | — | ₹95K Cr | View → |
| 9 | Logistics & Transport | 14 3✅ 0❌ | 100% | +26.7% | +55.6% | +44.0% / 7.0% | — | ₹42 Cr | View → |
| 10 | Agriculture | 12 1✅ 0❌ | 100% | +16.0% | -3.1% | +16.0% / 16.0% | — | ₹269 Cr | View → |
| 11 | Media & Entertainment | 7 0✅ 1❌ | 0% | -14.8% | -23.1% | +-14.8% / -14.8% | — | ₹103 Cr | View → |
| 12 | Education | 3 0✅ 0❌ | 0% | — | -54.9% | — / — | — | — | View → |
| 13 | Telecom | 2 0✅ 0❌ | 0% | — | +37.0% | — / — | — | — | View → |
Best Sectors for IPO Investment in India 2026
Indian IPO performance is materially uneven across sectors. Technology & IT, Power & Energy and Healthcare & Pharma have been the strongest performing sectors through 2024-26, with consistent positive listing rates and above-market average listing gains. Manufacturing and Consumer & Retail have delivered more variable returns — pricing and timing matter more than sector tailwind alone.
Why Sector Matters for IPO Performance
Sector tailwinds drive both institutional appetite and retail demand. A hot sector attracts stronger anchor investor participation, higher subscription multiples, and tighter pricing — all of which influence listing-day price discovery. Cyclical sectors (manufacturing, banking) tend to track broader market conditions; structural growth sectors (tech, pharma, renewable energy) often see premium valuations regardless of cycle.
How to Use Sector Performance Data
Use sector performance as one of multiple signals when evaluating an IPO. Look at: (1) sector positive listing rate (above 70% suggests reliable demand), (2) recent trend (improving sectors compound), (3) average current return (post- listing performance beyond Day 1). Pair sector data with the IPO's own RHP, GMP signal, and merchant banker track record. See our introduction to IPOs and merchant banker tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sector has the best IPO listing gains in India?
Performance varies by year. Technology & IT and Power & Energy have shown strong listing day gains in 2024-26. Use the sector tracker above to see live rankings by average listing gain and positive listing rate.
Do sector trends predict individual IPO performance?
Sector trends are one signal among many. A strong sector can lift average performance but individual IPO outcomes depend on company fundamentals, valuation, pricing discipline by the BRLM, and broader market sentiment. Always read the DRHP carefully.
Which sector has the most IPOs in India?
Technology & IT and Manufacturing have been the most active sectors for IPOs through 2024-26. SME platforms (NSE Emerge / BSE SME) skew toward manufacturing and consumer-discretionary categories.
How is sector categorized for each IPO?
Each IPO is mapped to a single primary sector based on its core business (manufacturing, technology, pharma, banking, etc.). IPOs that don't fit a major category are bucketed under 'Others'.
What is the difference between mainboard and SME sector performance?
Mainboard IPOs tend to be larger and more rigorously priced; SME IPOs are smaller but often see higher listing-day subscription multiples and volatility. The 'Mainboard' and 'SME' filters above let you compare sector performance within each platform.
How often is sector performance data updated?
Sector performance data refreshes hourly via Next.js Incremental Static Regeneration. Underlying IPO listing prices and current prices update via daily scraping from NSE/BSE.