From Profits to Valuations: How Indian Promoters Are Rewriting the Growth Playbook | Capital Compass

Sponsored by Adfactors PRIndia’s corporate landscape is seeing a clear shift — from a focus on cash flows to a sharper emphasis on valuations, governance and capital efficiency.In this episode of Capital Compass, host Ajaya Sharma speaks with Girish Vanvari, Founder at Transaction Square, on how promoters — particularly in the mid-market — are rethinking growth, capital raising and IPO readiness. The conversation examines how businesses are preparing themselves for external capital, what investors expect today, and why governance and narrative-building have become central to valuation. Key themes include:The shift from profit-first to valuation-driven thinkingThe role of governance in unlocking capitalIPO pricing discipline and market trustPreparing businesses for public marketsThe rise of family offices in IndiaEmerging sectors and capital allocation risks As capital markets deepen, the rules of value creation are evolving — and so is the promoter mindset. Watch the full episode to understand how India Inc is preparing for its next phase of growth. Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity. Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channel Have questions or suggestions? Write to [email protected] #IPO2026 #CapitalMarkets #IndianStockMarket #IPOIndia #EquityMarkets #Mint #CapitalCompass