Startup Policy Forum Launches CNPC to Power India’s Next Wave of IPOs

A game-changing initiative is underway in India’s booming startup ecosystem. The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an alliance of over 50 trailblazing Indian startups, has launched the Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) — a dedicated platform designed to support startups preparing to go public.

Why This Matters: India’s IPO Pipeline Is Exploding

With nearly 40 startups valued at over $90 billion expected to hit the stock market soon, India is witnessing an unprecedented surge in tech-driven companies moving from private to public ownership. This shift brings fresh challenges around regulation, governance, and market readiness.

The CNPC was unveiled in Mumbai at a high-profile event attended by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey and 20 leading startup founders, signaling strong support from regulators and industry alike.

What CNPC Will Do for Startups

Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO of the Startup Policy Forum, sums it up: “India’s capital markets are witnessing a structural shift… The Centre will enhance readiness and resilience of new-age companies as they enter and thrive in public markets.”

The CNPC will:

• Facilitate dialogue between startups and regulators
• Offer training on compliance, governance, and reporting standards
• Foster peer learning and share best practices among founders and CXOs
• Provide policy guidance to smoothen the transition from private to public

Who’s Involved? The Who’s Who of Indian Startups

The SPF boasts an impressive membership roster, including public giants like Swiggy, ixigo, Ather Energy, and MobiKwik. Meanwhile, hot startups like Meesho, Groww, Curefoods, Bluestone, and PhysicsWallah are gearing up for IPOs with the Centre’s support.

This collective effort aims to boost investor confidence, strengthen capital market preparedness, and build a robust ecosystem for India’s public tech companies.

What This Means for India’s Startup Ecosystem

By providing hands-on support and fostering regulatory clarity, CNPC is positioned to reduce growing pains for India’s next generation of public companies. This initiative could well be the missing link that helps startups transition smoothly, attract more investors, and deliver sustained value in public markets.

India’s startup story is entering its most exciting chapter yet — and the CNPC is here to write it.