Advanced SME IPO Course (6+ Hours + Ebooks + PPTs)

DAY - 1 - Introduction to SME Listing and Strategic Planning

• Understanding NSE Emerge and BSE SME platforms
• Opportunities and advantages of SME listing
• Why SMEs should consider going public

• Assessing the readiness of the business for listing
• Financial audits and due diligence preparation
• Enhancing corporate governance standards
• Engaging professional advisors (merchant bankers, auditors, legal counsel)
• Creating a robust business plan and financial projections

• Step 1: Engage with Merchant Banker Role and responsibilities of the merchant banker in the listing process
• Step 3: Preparation of DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus) Key sections of the DRHP
Submission to stock exchange and SEBI for review
• Step 4: Pricing of Shares Determining the IPO price in consultation with merchant banker
• Step 5: Filing IPO Application with the Exchange Regulatory filings with SEBI, NSE, and BSE
• Step 6: Marketing and Roadshows Investor roadshows and meetings Pre-IPO marketing strategies to attract investors
• Step 7: IPO Subscription and Allotment Process Bidding and subscription phases Allotment process and listing of shares on the exchange

• Real-world example of a successful SME listing
• Lessons learned from their listing journey

DAY - 2 - Regulatory Compliances Post SME Listing

• SEBI and stock exchange compliance requirements
• Regular disclosures and periodic filings
• Compliance with corporate governance norms

• Quarterly financial results and annual reports
• Related party transactions, internal audits, and risk management
• Code of conduct and ethics for listed companies

• Building transparency and trust with investors
• Shareholder communication and disclosure practices
• Investor grievance redressal mechanisms

• Financial and reputational penalties
• Preventing non-compliance through robust internal controls

• Hands-on exercises in preparing mandatory filings
• Review of compliance calendars and tools for automation

DAY - 3 - Growth Strategies, Exit Options, and Scaling Post Listing

• Effective management and allocation of IPO funds
• Investment in business expansion and capital projects
• Compliance with fund utilization reporting

• Leveraging listing for market expansion
• M&A strategies and strategic partnerships
• Accessing institutional investors and growth capital

• Criteria and process for migrating to the Main Board
• Benefits and challenges of moving from SME to the main stock exchange

• Understanding the role of buybacks and M&As for investors
• Planning the delisting process (if required)
• Creating an exit strategy for founders and investors

• Insights from experts on successful SME listings
• Challenges and solutions in post-listing growth and compliance