The role of corporate governance in building investor trust for successful IPOs: Insights from the it sector

The present study examines how corporate governance factors like risk management practices, quality of management, the composition of the board of directors, and transparency and disclosure influence the trust of investors. In addition, study also examined the role of trust as mediator between CG factors and investment decision relationship especially during the IPO. The sample includes a total of 265 employees working at IT companies and data were collected through structured survey followed by a SEM analysis Overall, the results demonstrate that good governance practices have a meaningful impact on investor trust, which is a key factor in investment decisions. The study highlights that strong governance frameworks can help mitigate such risks and enhance investor trust, ultimately facilitating investment during IPOs. The results reported herein provide significant information for policy makers, corporate managers and those engaged in the IT sector to better govern and protect the interests of shareholders.