Strong participation of family offices as well as high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), adequate market liquidity, and optimistic investor sentiment have amplified interest in small and medium enterprise (SME) IPOs, with 139 such firms garnering Rs 3,540 crore through initial share sales in 2023 so far.
This was higher than 109 companies that raised Rs 1,875 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the entire 2022, according to data provided by primedatabase.com.
Looking ahead, the fundraising environment for SME IPOs is anticipated to remain favourable, experts said.
“The primary determinants include the growth potential of specific sectors, market liquidity levels, investor sentiment, and potential regulatory changes. The robust fundraising momentum is expected to persist, buoyed by the convergence of these influential factors,” Abhishek Jain, Head of Research at Arihant Capital Markets Ltd, told PTI.
Going by the industry data, a total of 139 IPOs have debuted on the SME ..
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