SME IPO Boom in India: Evaluating the 2024 Market Surge and Regulatory Shifts

The minimum investment for an SME IPO typically ranges between 1,00,000 and 1,40,000 rupees, as these issues are sold in large lots rather than individual shares.

SME IPOs are for smaller companies with post-issue capital below 25 crore rupees, have higher minimum application amounts, and follow half-yearly financial reporting instead of quarterly.

SEBI introduced the 90 percent cap during the pre-open session to curb excessive speculative pricing and prevent artificial price manipulation on the day of listing.

Yes, you can sell the shares after they are listed on the exchange, but you must sell them in the same lot size in which they were purchased.

Key risks include high price volatility, lower liquidity in the secondary market, less frequent financial disclosures, and the potential for price manipulation due to lower institutional presence.