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Best of BS Opinion: SME IPOs' heady rise masks irrational exuberance

Today's editorials examine the risks around SME listings as well as investments into the AI ecosystems; our columnists bat for automation in agriculture, and for avenues to attract scientific talent

SBI processes SME digital business loans worth ₹74,434 crore since launch

Launched in FY24, the SME Digital Business Loans platform enables MSME entrepreneurs to apply online for credit requirements of up to ₹5 crore

SME Chamber of India urges credit reforms, permanent RBI advisory body

SME Chamber of India has called for easier MSME loans, waivers of fees and guarantees, and a permanent RBI Standing Advisory Committee to resolve financing challenges

MSMEs aren't one-size-fits-all: Secretary calls for tailored policies

NITI Aayog, industry to nudge MSMEs to embrace tech

NAV Capital launches India-focused AIF fund, aims to raise Rs 500 cr

Dubai-based wealth management advisory firm NAV Capital on Wednesday announced the launch of its first India-focussed close-ended AIF Fund (Category 2) and plans to raise Rs 500 crore in the first round. NAV Capital is a category 3A entity regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The new fund will primarily look for investment opportunities in the pre-IPO stage of companies in the high-growth sectors and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with high-growth potential prospects. "NAV Capital plans to raise Rs 500 crore in the first round, which will be deployed over 18 months. Of the total corpus, the fund plans to allocate a minimum of 51 per cent capital in unlisted companies and up to 49 per cent in the listed space," it said in a statement. NAV Capital said the fund will be sector-agnostic, focusing on companies in banking and financial services, consumer goods and retail, chemicals and materials, technology and innovation, and infrastructure and logistics. Wit

Now, institutions dwarf retail investors in SME IPOs, reveals data

Handful of domestic, foreign institutions show large activity in SME segment: Report

IPO frenzy: 5 main-board, 6 SMEs to hit market to raise Rs 18,500 cr

The IPO market is set to be bustling next week, with 11 companies like Vishal Mega Mart, TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences and fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems gearing up to launch their initial share sales, collectively aiming to raise nearly Rs 18,500 crore. Other mainboard IPOs to be launched during this period are Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd. Alongside the five main-board IPOs, six SMEs are preparing to float their maiden public issues next week to garner over Rs 150 crore collectively. Together, these 11 companies aim to raise approximately Rs 18,500 crore through public offerings. These IPOs will span various sectors and deal sizes and include fresh issues and offers for sale. The companies are tapping the primary market to provide an exit route to the existing shareholders, raise funds for expansion plans, retire debt and support working capital requirements. Trivesh D, CO

Chinese import of goods like umbrellas, toys hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRI

Increasing imports of goods such as umbrellas, toys, certain fabrics, and musical instruments are severely hurting MSMEs as many of these products are also made by domestic businesses, according to think tank GTRI. The report said that during January to June 2024, India exported goods worth only USD 8.5 billion, while imports stood at USD 50.4 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 41.9 billion. This low export and high import makes China India's largest trade deficit partner. "China accounts for 29.8 per cent of India's industrial goods imports. India must invest in deep manufacturing to cut dependence on import of critical industrial products from China," Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Srivastava said. He said that these imports from China are "hurting" Indian MSMEs, as many of the imported products are also made by these local businesses. He noted that the cheaper Chinese goods make it tough for MSMEs to compete, leading to struggles for survival. "

Market regulator Sebi asks auditors to tread with caution with SMEs

WTM Ashwani Bhatia says preferential allotments used to benefit promoters

4 of 5 workers in Delhi-NCR prefer flexible work location to beat the heat

Over 80 per cent of the workforce in SMEs, corporate and other enterprises across Delhi-NCR prefers flexible working locations instead of conventional offices, indicating a need to adapt to the changing climatic conditions, said a survey. According to 'Hot Summer@Work 2024' survey conducted by The Office Pass (TOP), a flexible co-working space provider, 35 per cent of respondents preferred to come to office 2-3 times a week, indicating a desire for a balanced approach between office and home. Working from home more often was preferred by 26 per cent, while 24 per cent chose to operate from a caf or co-working space near their home. Only 16 per cent preferred to work from office exclusively, it stated adding that over 80 per cent of the workforce prefers flexible working locations instead of conventional offices. The survey saw participation of over 1,000 employees from SMEs, corporates and some enterprises across Delhi-NCR. The TOP's latest survey was meant to gauge the changes in

Sebi bars SecUR Credentials, managing director for alleged fund diversion

The market regulator has alleged the diversion of the company's funds to the promoter, directors including independent directors, and other entities by the MD

GX Group eyes 66% revenue growth to Rs 500 cr in 2 yrs, to double exports

Telecom gear maker GX Group expects its revenue to grow by 66 per cent to Rs 500 crore by financial year 2026, on account of growth in domestic business as well as exports, a top company official has said. The company makes Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) gears that are required to run fibre-based broadband networks. GX Group also makes routers and switches as well as Internet of Things (IoT) devices in India. GX Group CEO Paritosh Prajapati told PTI that the company is looking to expand its manufacturing unit in India with an investment of Rs 100 crore in the current financial year. According to him, benefits from the telecom production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme are one of the key growth drivers for the company. "We have achieved a 40 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in consecutive years, supporting us to grow from a Rs 300 crore to a Rs 500 crore company within the next two financial years. "We are planning to build India as our Global hub, therefore, we are ...

Market regulator Sebi's action on SME for manipulating financials

Bars Add-Shop E-Retail; over 46% of sales in three FYs fake

CRED to roll out payment checkout terminals to merchants this year

The devices will be interoperable and UPI users can pay through the checkout terminals using any application

Fundraising through SME IPOs hit a new high in FY24, Rs 5,579 crore raised

Investors should not take long-term positions in SME IPOs unless they are familiar with the sector and the company, analyst cautions

Honeywell eyes 30% revenue growth from its Impact brand: Ashish Modi

Honeywell is eyeing around 30 per cent revenue growth in the next few years from its Impact brand, which provides sustainable and digital solutions for Indian businesses especially the MSME segment. "Since the last 3-4 years we have been growing at 30 per cent. We will grow at 30 per cent or at high double-digit given the growing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country," Honeywell India Country President Ashish Modi told PTI. Pune-headquartered Impact by Honeywell was incubated in 2019, to develop sustainable and digital products that can enable MSMEs to optimise their business operations, boost process efficiency and performance and optimise costs. "When you go to the market, reaching the masses is very different when you want to reach your handful of customers and that's been a big learning. We absolutely wanted to do something meaningful in 'Make in India'... "So we had to think about how we would think about innovation because, again, reaching the masses at t

Chatroom: Extension for exports realisation, RBI should review instructions

You cannot amend the shipping bills and so, you may explain the error to the bank and seek write-off or closure of the entries

Fundraising through SME IPOs hits record high; 181 firms raised Rs 4,643 cr

While there were no mainboard IPOs in the first two months of this year, the SME exchanges saw 21 issues during the same period

BSE issues fresh guidelines for SMEs looking to migrate to main board

BSE has put in place fresh guidelines for small and medium enterprises looking to migrate from its SME platform to the main board, whereby the applicant will be required to have a net worth of at least Rs 15 crore for the preceding two financial years. Under the guidelines, the applicant firm needs to be listed on the SME platform for at least three years. Besides, they need to have 250 public shareholders before shifting to the main board. In addition, the SME should have a positive operating profit for at least any two out of three financial years and have a positive profit after tax (PAT) in the immediate financial year of making the migration application to the bourse. "The applicant should have a net worth of at least Rs 15 crore for two preceding full financial years, " BSE said in a circular. Further, the paid-up equity capital of the applicant should be more than Rs 10 crore and the market capitalization should be at least Rs 25 crore. Among other parameters, the applican

Exchanges slap fresh restrictions on stocks of small and medium enterprises

To safeguard the interest of investors, many brokers prohibit trading or purchase of shares of companies placed under GSM