India, July 17 -- For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to an adult. Among the clearest signs of evolution and maturity of this ecosystem is the growing number of startups eyeing a public listing now.

For Indian companies, achieving a public listing has for long symbolised operational progression, transparency, and long-term viability. For startups, it's a relatively new but increasingly critical rite of passage, one that not only signals coming of age but also creates pathways for investor exits and wealth creation.

Currently, nearly 20 startups, including Groww, Infra.Market, Lenskart, Meesho, among others, are in various stages of their IPO journey. Meanwhile, over 40 Indian...