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SME IPOs regain momentum after three-month lull
Business Standard
|August 19, 2025
Following a muted period from March to May, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has rebounded sharply, with 68 SMEs raising ₹3,131 crore since June.
Experts have pointed to a spillover effect from mainboard IPOs. June and July saw 21 mainboard listings raising ₹33,813 crore, boosting investor enthusiasm across segments.
"Whenever activity picks up on the mainboard, the SME space follows suit—both are driven by a buoyant secondary market that increases investor appetite for new issues," said Pranav Haldea, managing director, Prime Database.
Strong post-listing performance too continues to attract investors.
This story is from the August 19, 2025 edition of Business Standard.
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