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What are the things to look at before investing in an SME IPO?
Updated 4 November 2025
Language: EN
The following points should be considered before investing in an SME IPO
Company Overview
Issue size and price band
Issue structure
Issue Date
Risks and rewards.
Other aspects to be considered are:
The company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
The company's health
The investment horizon
The reason for the public issue
The business model
The promoter and management background
Here are some other things to know about SME IPOs:
An IPO can increase a company's brand image and visibility
The company should get consent from the BSE to use its name in the prospectus
The company should apply with one or more exchanges
The Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) is a preliminary prospectus that contains information about the company