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[Prateek Madaan @prateek_madaan1]

Zepto reportedly had to SLASH its expected IPO valuation after institutional investors pushed back on the initial pricing.

That's exactly why retail investors should be CAUTIOUS.

❓ If sophisticated investors with access to management, financial models, and due diligence believe the valuation is too expensive, why should retail investors rush to buy on listing day?

The reality is that many IPOs in India are designed to maximize the seller's price, not necessarily the buyer's future returns.

Promoters, early investors, and venture capital funds often use IPOs as an exit opportunity after years of private funding.

By the time a company reaches the public market, a large part of the growth story may already be reflected in the valuation.

Retail investors end up paying premium prices while insiders monetize their holdings.

This doesn't mean every IPO is a bad investment.

Some have created enormous long-term wealth. But history shows that blindly applying for every popular IPO is a poor strategy.

Focus on valuation, profitability, cash flows, and whether existing shareholders are selling aggressively.

Sometimes the best investment decision is to wait a few quarters after listing, let the excitement settle, study the business as a public company, and buy only if the fundamentals justify the price.

DISCLAIMER : The post is purely for educational purposes and is no recommendation in any form.