New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Although the Indian stock market witnessed sharp volatility amid geopolitical and trade worries, the IPO market maintained its momentum, with over 350 stocks debuting on Dalal Street since the last Union Budget. The majority of these listings came from the SME segment, driven by strong participation from retail investors.

Companies ranging from tech startups and fintech firms to renewable energy businesses have tapped the capital markets to expand the scale of their operations. Apart from sustained retail interest in IPOs, stock market volatility has also pushed FPIs towards fresh issues, making IPOs one of their preferred investment avenues.

As a result, most issues have seen strong investor response, even as some ...