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What is difference between Mainline IPO & SME IPO?
Updated 4 November 2025
Language: EN
Companies with minimum post-issue paid-up capital of Rs 10 crores can raise funds and get listed at the BSE and NSE exchanges through Mainboard IPO.
Companies with minimum post-issue capital of Rs 1 crore and maximum Rs 25 crores are eligible for SME IPO. BSE SME and NSE Emerge platform allows Small and medium enterprises (SME) to raise funds and get listed at the exchange through an SME IPO.
Mainboard IPO Vs SME IPO
Basis of Difference
Main Board IPO
SME IPO
Post-issue paid up capital
Minimum post issue paid up capital of Rs 10 crore
Minimum post issue capital of Rs 1 crore and maximum Rs 25 crore
Minimum Allotees in IPO
Minimum number of allotees should be 1000
Minimum number of allotees should be 50
IPO Underwriting
Non-Mandatory (Under 50% compulsory subscription to QIB's)
Mandatory (100% underwritten with Merchant Banker underwriting 15%)
Track Record
Stringent norms
Relaxed norms
Offer Document Vetting
By SEBI
By Stock Exchange
IPO Application Size
Rs 10,000 - Rs 15,000
Rs 1,00,000
IPO Timeframe
6 months onwards
3 to 4 months
Reporting Requirement
Quarterly
Half yearly