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The effect of lead institutional investors on investment and capital structure of young firms: Evidence from Indian IPOs

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  • Sharma, Aarti
  • Singhal, Ankit
  • Ramanna, Vishwanatha Saragur

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We study the consequences of an exogenous event, a regulation that allows IPO firms to seek investment from lead institutional investors in India. We document a significant increase in IPO volume as a result of the regulation. Post-regulation, lead-investor backed firms experience a reduction in issuance cost, an increase in capital investments and a decrease in leverage. The effects on investments and leverage are significant for high growth and financially constrained firms. Financially constrained firms backed by lead investors raise 26.4% more equity than unconstrained firms. Our findings provide evidence that discretionary allocation of shares to lead institutional investors could reduce capital constraints.

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  • Sharma, Aarti & Singhal, Ankit & Ramanna, Vishwanatha Saragur, 2024. "The effect of lead institutional investors on investment and capital structure of young firms: Evidence from Indian IPOs," International Review of Financial Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 91(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finana:v:91:y:2024:i:c:s1057521923005124
    DOI: 10.1016/j.irfa.2023.102996
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    Keywords

    Capital market; Financial market policy; IPO; Firm financing; Capital structure; Capital expenditure;
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    JEL classification:

    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • G24 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Investment Banking; Venture Capital; Brokerage
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill

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