SME IPO Performance 2022

Mainboard IPO

To list on the NSE for a Mainboard IPO, a company must have ₹10 crore paid-up capital, ₹25 crore market capitalization, a 3-year track record, and comply with legal requirements, with no insolvency or debt defaults.

To list on the BSE, the company must have ₹10 crore paid-up capital, raise at least ₹10 crore in the IPO, and have a ₹25 crore market capitalization post-issue.

For more details, please refer to Link https://www.ipoplatform.com/blogs/difference-between-mainboard-and-sme-ipo/127

SME IPO 

To list on NSE Emerge and BSE SME, a company’s post-issue capital should not exceed to Rs 25 crore a 3-year track record, and profit in 2 of the last 3 years. The company must have, ₹1 crore net worth, ₹3 crore net tangible assets, and at least 1 year of operating profit or a 3-year track record from its predecessor.

For details on NSE SME eligibility, refer to Link https://www.ipoplatform.com/blogs/nse-sme-eligibility-criteria/135

For details on BSE SME eligibility criteria, refer to link https://www.ipoplatform.com/blogs/bse-sme-eligibility-criteria/134

Valuation of a company for an IPO depends on several factors, including:

• Revenue: Positive revenue often leads to positive profit (PAT), affecting the P/E ratio.
• Growth Potential: A company’s ability to expand revenue and profits based on market demand and strategies.
• Market Conditions: The overall market environment at the time of the IPO.
• Industry: The company’s industry and its trends, which influence the P/E multiple and valuation.

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• IPO process includes filing DRHP which gives details on the utilizations of the funds in its objects of offer section. Generally, the funds are utilized towards working capital, capital expansion and repayment of debt.

When a company raises funds through an IPO (Initial Public Offering), following things should be kept in mind;

1. Separate Bank Account: All the money raised from the IPO must be kept in a separate bank account.
2. Usage of Funds: The company must clearly show how the raised money was spent in its financial reports, including the purpose of each expenditure.
3. Unutilized Funds: If any money from the IPO is not used, the company must disclose where and how those funds are being kept or invested.

The merchant banker must have to provide the details of utilization to SEBI. 

IPO advisors or SME IPO Consultants play a crucial role in guiding the company through the IPO process. They assist with structuring the offering, preparing necessary documentation, IPO pricing with fair valuations, ensuring regulatory compliance, due diligence activity, and helping market the IPO to potential investors. Their expertise ensures a smooth and successful public listing.

IPO platform in India provides information on upcoming IPOs on NSE Emerge and BSE SME and list of merchant bankers and anchor investors. Role of IPO advisor is important in the success of the listings. 

Understand the role of IPO Advisors

Pre IPO-Issue also has to comply with SEBI ICDR regulations.

A pre-IPO company might get eventually listed on NSE Emerge, BSE SME or mainboard platform of the stock exchanges by fulfilling the NSE/BSE eligibility criteria. Best Merchant Bankers in India have the role and responsibility for launching IPO.

For further details refer this link https://www.ipoplatform.com/blogs/what-is-pre-ipo-investment-and-role-of-ipo-advisors/142