Assess your readiness

Going public is the ambition of many growing companies. It corroborates past achievements and propels future growth by access to a more widely distributed capital. NSE’s SME Exchange provides the right launch pad for companies with strong business models and high growth potential. However, going public is a paradigm shift for a private company as it would be required to:

• Appreciate the need to meet initial and sustained expectations of external investors
• Appreciate the need to have a team, organization structure and internal processes which bring about investor credibility and capability to efficiently manage the capital market processes and increased level of scrutiny, reporting, compliances and regulatory obligations;

It is therefore critical that before considering a public listing, you have realistic awareness of your current level of preparedness and what needs to be done to become a successfully listed company.

How do I get started for a Listing ?

• Develop an understanding of the capital markets and the various processes involved in raising funds through an IPO.
• Weigh the IPO option vis-à-vis other options of raising funds
• Once you choose to opt for the IPO route make a realistic assessment of your readiness for listing.
• Start upgrading and strengthening your internal processes and systems to meet the requirements of a publicly listed company.
• Crystallise your project and capital raising plans
• Engage a merchant banker to assist you in the IPO process

Download listing readiness assessment (.pdf)