A Study of New Age Indian Startups' IPOs Impact on Social Sustainability: For Viksit Bharat

Purpose: To examine the impact of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) of new-age Indian startups on social sustainability in the context of Viksit Bharat. The study focuses on how IPO-listed startups contribute to employment generation, financial inclusion, digital access, and inclusive economic growth, beyond their financial performance. Methodology: For a comprehensive understanding of the importance of IPO on social sustainability achieving sustainable development goals and Vikasit Bharat, secondary method of data collection to gather information from various sources, including books, online articles, websites, and published research papers. IPO prospectuses, annual reports, stock exchange filings, government publications, and reputed financial databases. Results/Analysis: The analysis indicates that new-age startup IPOs have positively influenced social sustainability by generating large-scale employment, promoting digital financial services, and improving access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and payments. The study also identifies challenges such as uneven regional benefits, short-term market pressures, and limited depth in social impact reporting among some IPO-listed startups. Novelty/Value: This study provides a unique perspective by linking startup IPO performance with social sustainability. It contributes to policy and academic discussions by aligning capital market development with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat. Type of Paper: Descriptive research paper.