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Last updated: 13 Aug, 2024  

bikky-sir-thumb SME IPO - Unlocking Growth Potential for Indian SMEs

Bikky Khosla | 13 Aug, 2024

Small and medium enterprises are often hailed as growth engines of any economy and are major contributors to GDP and employment generation in the country. However, more often than not, they face credit crunches and financial difficulties that hinder their growth. Traditional financing options often come with the burden of interest and are less accessible to SMEs.

As such, I would say that an easier way to raise capital for their growth is through an SME IPO. Today, small and medium enterprises can go public and raise capital directly from the public for infrastructure development, operational expansion, technological upgrades, and long-term growth.

You might be surprised to learn that in the last year alone, nearly ₹4,500 crores were raised by SMEs through IPOs, with 182 SMEs successfully going public. The momentum is continuing this year as well. Around 120 SMEs have been listed on the SME exchange and have already raised over ₹4,000 crores.

If you look closely, you will realize that the success of recent SME IPOs highlights the growing appetite for investment in this sector and reinforces the potential of these enterprises to contribute more effectively to the economy. By leveraging public markets, SMEs are no longer constrained to raising capital from traditional sources like banks, which often come with stringent regulations and the obligation to pay interest on loans.

Taking the IPO route, I believe, allows businesses to access funding from a wider pool of investors to support their growth needs, which, in turn, means fewer restrictions on entering new markets. They stand to profit from diversifying their product range while reducing debts and other liabilities.

If your company has gone public or you know of an SME that has, we would be happy to hear your views at newsdesk@smetimes.in.

 
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