The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced a one-time extension for companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs), allowing approvals set to expire between April 1 and September 30, 2026, to remain valid until September 30, 2026. This decision comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and weak investor sentiment, which have led to a slowdown in capital flows and forced many companies to reconsider their IPO plans. The extension is contingent upon an undertaking from the lead manager confirming compliance with regulatory requirements when submitting updated offer documents. Currently, thirteen mainboard companies are nearing their deadlines to launch their IPOs by June 2024, with a total of ₹18,000 crore (approximately $2.2 billion USD) in planned fundraising at risk. Notable companies affected include Hero Fincorp Ltd, Continuum Green Energy Ltd, and Veritas Finance Ltd. Additionally, Sebi has eased compliance pressures for listed firms by granting a one-time relaxation on minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms, addressing challenges faced in volatile market conditions.