Hyderabad, March 29: SME IPO momentum surged across India in 2025. However, Telangana saw only about ten listings. The gap was highlighted at an SME IPO Awareness and Funding Conclave in Hyderabad.
India recorded nearly 270 SME IPOs in 2025. Yet Telangana contributed only a small share. Therefore, experts called it a major opportunity for local firms.
The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry organised the event at a city hotel. It was supported by NSE, DBS Bank, GrowMo360, TIHCL, and the Telangana government.
Rajesh Kumar Dangeti of SEBI said SMEs remain vital to the economy. He added that capital markets offer a strong funding option when bank credit is difficult.
He said India IPOs raised about 65 billion dollars. India also ranked among the top three markets globally. However, he stressed the need for more listings to reach the 5 trillion dollar economy goal.
He said MSMEs contribute 31 percent to GDP. They also account for 50 percent of exports. Moreover, the sector employs over 330 million people.
He noted the investor base rose sharply after Covid. It grew from 30 million to over 140 million investors.
SME IPO momentum
FTCCI President R Ravi Kumar said capital markets help business expansion. He noted many Hyderabad firms remain absent from public markets.
He said SME IPO momentum is rising. However, many firms still see IPOs as complex. Therefore, FTCCI aims to improve awareness through such events.
Premchand Kankaria explained the conclave theme on growth capital. He said many firms have potential but lack clarity on IPO readiness.
The event featured two technical sessions for entrepreneurs. Experts discussed IPO myths, compliance rules, and listing processes.
Another session focused on companies that moved from private to listed status. Speakers shared practical experiences and lessons.
More than 200 participants attended the conclave. These included regulators, bankers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Discussions also covered IPO readiness and pre IPO funding. The meeting ended with a call for Telangana firms to explore capital markets.
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