211  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,659.65 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

144  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

67  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

211  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,659.65 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

144  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

67  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

211  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9,659.65 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2025

144  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

67  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

211  Total SME IPOs listed in 2025

9659.65 Crs.  Total funds raised in 2,025.00

144  SME IPOs listed with Gain in 2025

67  SME IPOs listed with loss in 2025

Mainboard IPO Eligibility Calculator

SEBI has laid down the IPO criteria for NSE and BSE Listing by ICDR regulations, 6(1) for Mainboard listing in India. Business owners can assess their eligibility for Mainboard IPO by meeting the IPO guidelines and criteria to meet regulatory requirements. Our IPO calculator displays a real time eligibility assessment for your company. From IPO Readiness, understanding IPO norms to DRHP preparation, intermediary coordination, and post-listing support, IPOPlatform offers end-to-end IPO services tailored to regulatory and market requirements.

  • 1. Is the Organisation a Private / Public Limited Company incorporated under Companies Act 1956/2013?
  • 2. Is the business in existence for more than 3 years?
  • 3. Is the Paid-up Capital of the organisation more than or equal to ₹10 Cr.?
  • 4. Is the average Operating Profit ₹15 Cr. for the last 3 years?
  • 4 A. Is the Operating Profit positive for the last three years?
  • 5. Is the Net Worth of the business more than or equal to ₹1 Cr. in each of the last three years?
  • 6. Are the Net Tangible Assets of the business more than ₹3 Cr. for the last three years?
  • 6 A. Are more than 50% of the Net Tangible Assets held in Monetary Assets?
  • 6 B. Has the organisation used or firmly committed to using the extra cash for its business or projects in case more than 50% of the net assets are held in Monetary Assets?
  • *Note: The limit of fifty percent on monetary assets shall not be applicable in case the initial public offer is made entirely through an offer for sale
  • 7. Has the Name of the organisation changed in the last one year preceding to the application for IPO?
  • 7 A. If the Name of the organisation has been changed within the last 1 year, at least 50% of the revenue for the previous year has been earned from the activities carried out in the new name?
  • 8. Are there any Pending Defaults in payment of interest or principal to bondholders, debenture holders, or fixed deposit holders?
  • 9. Has the Company's application been returned by the exchange/SEBI in the last 6 complete months?

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FAQs

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is when a company offers its shares to the public for the first time. A company has to follow the below steps:
IPO Eligibility criteria for listing has to be fulfilled by the Issuer.
• Appointment of IPO intermediaries like Merchant Bankers, IPO Advisors, RTA and others.
• Filing and Approval of DRHP
• RHP filing and Roadshows
• IPO opens for investors
• IPO Allotment and Listing.

SME IPOs are targeted for small, emerging companies, while large companies with an established track record target Mainboard listing. Both types of IPO differ in many ways like eligibility conditions, listing platform, regulatory framework and other parameters.

As per SEBI ICDR Regulations, a company with average operating profits of at least Rs. 15 crores over the last three years, minimum net tangible assets of Rs 3 crores, net worth of Rs 1 crore and compliance with other listing requirements becomes eligible for mainboard IPO.

A company should meet the regulatory guidelines of IPO and listing as laid down by SEBI. These conditions include track record, profitability criteria, net worth and net tangible asset requirements. IPO process includes all the steps required for listing on BSE, NSE or SME platform of India.

A loss-making company can bring IPO under rule 6(2) of SEBI ICDR Regulations , known as QIB route for mainboard IPO. Companies like Swiggy, Zomato have launched their IPO under QIB Route. Under this route 75% is allocated to QIBs thus limiting the participation of retail investors to protect their interests.

Yes, a private limited company opts for IPO to become public. They can sell their shares to public at large through Initial Public Offer. How to apply for IPO?

SME IPO usually takes 4-6 months whereas a mainboard IPO can take 6-8 months for completion. Factors like IPO Readiness , IPO size, organisation structure, regulatory approvals, investor response and market conditions affects the timeline of IPO.

SEBI has mandated lock-in requirements for promoters(what is promoter group) and anchor investors. 30 day rule is for anchor investors who can sell 50% of their shares after 30 days from the date of allotment and the rest after 90 days from the date of allotment.

Anchor Investors are investors who invest just one day before the IPO opens. They invest more than or equal to Rs 10 crores. Their participation infuses confidence amongst the NII (Non-Institutional Investors) and RII (Retail Individual Investors). Ipoplatform provides the list of anchor investors who invested in a particular IPO and anchor investor review and can guide and assist you for anchor investors.

IPO cost refer to the IPO expenses to be borne by the promoter during the process of listing. It includes the Merchant Banker cost, underwriting cost, marketing cost and other costs for IPO process.

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