New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India's food and beverage (F&B) sector is gearing up for a massive initial public offering (IPO) wave worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore, as multiple companies prepare to tap the capital markets amid growing consumer demand and investor confidence.

Leading the pack is Milky Mist Dairy Food, planning to raise about Rs 2,035 crore, including a fresh issue of Rs 1,785 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of Rs 250 crore.

Prestige Hospitality Ventures, which runs premium restaurants and hotels, aims to collect around Rs 2,700 crore, comprising Rs 1,700 crore through a fresh issue and Rs 1,000 crore via OFS.

Other companies joining the IPO rush include Foodlink (F&B) Holdings with a Rs 160 crore issue, Curefoods India-operator o...