130  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

6,045.32 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

92  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

38  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

130  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

6,045.32 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

92  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

38  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

130  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

6,045.32 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

92  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

38  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

130  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

6045.32 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2,025.00

92  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

38  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

Migration from SME to Mainboard

Criteria for Migration from SME to Mainboard

Migrating from the SME platform to the mainboard of a stock exchange is a significant milestone for any company. Migration of SME IPO to NSE mainboard or BSE mainboard Exchange requires meeting the eligibility criteria of migration to mainboard. By adhering to the required migration to mainboard guidelines, a SME company can migrate to mainboard platform.

SME Migration to BSE Mainboard

The migration to the mainboard of BSE requires companies to meet specific criteria set by BSE. This includes a minimum paid-up capital, public shareholding, and a track record of profitability and compliance with corporate governance standards.

Checklist for Migration from SME to BSE Mainboard

  • 1. Is the paid-up capital of the company more than Rs. 10 crores?
  • 2. Is the market capitalization at least Rs. 25 crores or more?
  • 3. Is the company's net worth equal to or more than Rs. 15 crores for 2 preceding full financial years?
  • 4. Is the company listed on the SME platform of the Exchange for at least 3 years?
  • 5. Does the applicant company have a minimum of 250 public shareholders?
  • 6. Are the promoter(s) of the Company holding at least 20% of the equity share capital of the company at the time of making the application?
  • 7. Did the company posted positive EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, and Tax) for at least any 2 out of the 3 financial years?
  • 8. Did the company posted positive Profit After Tax (PAT) in the immediate financial year of making the migration application to the Exchange?
  • 9. Are there any proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against the issuer and promoting companies?
  • 10. Are there any pending defaults in respect of payment of interest and/or principal to the debenture/bond/fixed deposit holders by the applicant, promoters/promoter group, promoting company(ies), or subsidiary companies?
  • 11. Is there any winding up petition against the company admitted by a NCLT.
  • 12. Are there any pending investor complaints with the Company?
  • 13. Are there any surveillance action by other exchanges where the company is currently listed?

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SME Migration to NSE Mainboard

Migration Checklist for NSE Emerge includes minimum post-issue paid-up capital, profitability track record, and certain corporate governance norms. The timeline for migration from SME to the mainboard varies depending on the company's preparedness and compliance with the criteria of migration to mainboard. Typically, the process can take several months, involving multiple stages of approvals and documentation.

Checklist for Migration from SME to NSE Mainboard

  • 1. Is the Company's paid-up capital Rs 10 crores or more?
  • 2. Is the market capitalization of the Company 100 crore or more?
    (Average price of last 3 months * post issue no. of equity shares)
  • 3. Is the company's net worth at least 75 crores?
  • 4. Is the Revenue from operations equal to or greater than 100 Cr in the last FY of the Company?
  • 5. Did the company posted positive EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, and Tax) from operations for each of the preceding 3 financial years?
  • 6. Is the company listed on the SME platform of the Exchange for at least 3 years?
  • 7. Are the promoters holding at least 20 % of shares of post equity capital and have 3 years Experience in same line of business.
  • 8. Are the promoters holding at least 50 % of their shareholding (as on the date of listing) on the date of application for migration?
  • 9. Are there at least 500 public shareholders on the last day of the application date?
  • 10. Did the company posted positive Profit After Tax (PAT) in the immediate financial year of making the migration application to the Exchange?
  • 11. Is the Company being referred to the Board of Industrial & Financial Reconstruction?
  • 12. Are there any proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against the issuer and promoting companies?
  • 13. Is there any winding up petition by NCLT against the company?
  • 14. Are there any surveillance action by other exchanges where the company is currently listed?
  • 15. Is the company complying with the Redressal mechanism of Investor grievance?

As per the exchange regulations, You are eligible to migrate to Mainboard.

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Since one or more conditions are not met, You are not eligible yet.

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Benefits of Migration of SME IPO to Mainboard

● Create new opportunities for growth and market expansion of SME IPO companies.

● SME IPO companies can start trading on Mainboard Exchanges; both BSE and NSE.

● Greater retail participation in SME IPO stocks.

● Increase in market capitalization.

● No regulation on number of trading lots in Mainboard Exchange.

● No requirement of market making in Mainboard exchange as is compulsory in SME platform.

FAQs

SME migration is the process by which a company listed on the SME platform of stock exchange (BSE SME, NSE Emerge) shifts to the Mainboard. A listed SME has to fulfil the eligibility criteria for migrating to the Mainboard.

Yes, companies listed on the SME platform can migrate to the Mainboard on NSE and BSE, but migrating companies are required to meet the specific eligibility conditions set by the SEBI and respective Stock exchanges. Know the SME IPO eligibility criteria

Listed SME Companies Listed SME Companies can apply for migration once it completes the minimum requirement of being listed for at least 3 years on the SME Platform of NSE SME and BSE SME with other required conditions as laid in criteria for migration

For SME migration to Mainboard, a company listed on the SME platform is required to fulfill the following criteria:
a. Paid-up capital of ₹10 crores or more
b. Market capitalization of ₹25 crores or more
c. Positive profits and EBITDA
d. Minimum number of public shareholders
e. Clean track record and no regulatory issues
Detailed Eligibility assessment of SME for listing on NSE SME or BSE SME

No, SEBI approval is not required for the migration, but the company is required to follow SEBI regulations. The approval from recognized Stock Exchanges is required. What is NSE?

SME migration to the Main Board is voluntary. If a company's paid-up capital is between ₹10 crores and ₹25 crores, it can choose to migrate. However, once the paid-up share capital exceeds ₹25 crores, the company must either migrate to the Main Board or start following Main Board compliance regulations.
But it’s important to note that the company must be listed on the SME platform for at least 3 years before applying for migration. Even if the paid-up capital crosses ₹25 crores before completing 3 years, the company cannot migrate. The 3-year listing period is a mandatory requirement for migration.
Know SME IPO Eligibility criteria for IPO

a. For migration to NSE, a company needs at least 1000 shareholders.
b. For migration to BSE, a company needs at least 250 shareholders. List of companies migrated to Mainboard
List of companies migrated to Mainboard

At the time of applying for migration on BSE, promoters of company must hold at least 20% of the company’s total equity share capital. Migration Checklist

Yes, while the process is quite similar; however some eligibility criteria differ like Net Worth, number of shareholders, EBITDA requirements, and additional conditions. Companies must follow the specific rules of the exchange on which they are currently listed.

This process usually take 3 to 5 months. It depends on several factors like company’s financial performance, readiness of the company for migration, and approval from the required stock exchange.

a. The listed SME must be at least listed for 3 years on SME platform.
b. Paid-up capital of ₹10 crores or more.
c. Market capitalization of at least ₹25 crores.
The company should also have a history of positive profits and EBITDA, meet the minimum number of public shareholders as specified by the stock exchange, and maintain a clean track record with no major regulatory issues. Meeting these criteria ensures that only financially stable and compliant companies migrate to the Main Board.

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