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Can a company of my size raise money through an SME IPO?
Is this the right time, and the right route?
Many SME IPOs are modest in size. On NSE Emerge, the average issue in April to September 2026 was about Rs 59 crore, and many issues are smaller. What matters more than size is whether the company meets the eligibility tests and how clearly its numbers and business are explained.
NSE Market Pulse, October 2026.
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- My operating profit is below the SME test today. Is there any point talking?
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