New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Indian companies raised Rs.50,106 crore through 25 qualified institutional placements (QIPs) during April-September 2025, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Although the deals were half in count, the funds mobilized were only 22.6% lower than the Rs.64,750 crore raised from 50 QIPs in the year-ago period.

A QIP essentially gives listed companies a fast and relatively simple route to raise equity capital. Instead of approaching a broader set of shareholders, firms raise funds directly from institutional investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, foreign institutions, and banks.

The mechanism is straightforward. Companies get fresh capital without navigating a ...