India’s solar panel makers line up for IPOs, but how long will the party last?

The successful listings of Premier Energies and Waaree Energies show a strong appetite for solar manufacturing firms. But investors should be wary of betting on a sector thriving mostly on the back of trade barriers.

05 November, 202411 min
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