BSE-PHDCCI Partnership To Expand Capital-Market Access For MSMEs
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BSE and PHDCCI have signed an MoU to expand equity financing access for MSMEs, with a focus on the BSE SME platform. The partnership will provide awareness programmes, expert guidance and support for eligible businesses exploring market-based funding.
BSE and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) have joined hands to help more micro, small and medium enterprises explore equity financing and capital markets.
What Is The BSE-PHDCCI Partnership About?
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organisations will conduct awareness programmes, seminars, workshops, roadshows and knowledge sessions to explain how MSMEs can raise funds through the market.
BSE will provide subject-matter experts and trainers for these initiatives. On the other hand, PHDCCI will make use of its network of industry associations and regional chambers to reach businesses across India.
The partnership will also create a nodal-point mechanism to help eligible MSMEs identify suitable capital-market opportunities and better understand the requirements involved in listing.
How Will The Partnership Help MSMEs?
A key focus of the collaboration is the BSE SME platform. The exchange said the platform can help eligible businesses access capital for growth while also improving their visibility and corporate credibility.
BSE MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said the partnership would help take awareness about SME listing closer to businesses across the country.
For MSMEs, the initiative is aimed at addressing gaps in awareness and preparedness around equity fundraising, listing requirements and the broader benefits of accessing capital markets.
What Changes Is SEBI Considering For SME Listings?
SEBI is also considering changes to the SME listing framework. The proposed rules could raise the market value limit for SME listings to ₹1,000 crore from ₹500 crore. Companies valued between ₹1,000 crore and ₹4,000 crore may also get the choice of listing on the SME or main board.
The proposal also includes a higher paid-up capital limit of ₹100 crore, changes to operating-profit requirements, and possible removal of mandatory market-making and underwriting requirements.
These changes are still under consideration and are yet to be finalised.
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