IPO lock‑in expiries could unleash $17 bn of shares, but sell‑off may stay muted
Between Aug 4 and Nov 27 2026, lock‑in periods for 69 newly listed Indian firms will lapse, freeing roughly $17 bn of shares and boosting market liquidity. Yet much of the stock is held by promoters, so the actual selling pressure could be far lower than the headline suggests, tempering any sharp price swings.