Fintech IPOs are now about credibility, not only exits. In an ETBFSI panel discussion, Venture Capitalist Sagar Agarvwal said, “IPO is the holy grail, moment of truth.” MobiKwik Co-founder Upasana Taku added the market has shifted from vanity growth to proven profitability and governance. Fibe Co-founder Akshay Mehrotra described fintech as “sizable and impactful,” emphasising that today’s ecosystem enables scaled, profitable outcomes.