The higher size will limit participation by smaller investors and shall attract investors with risk taking appetite, says SEBI.

The regulator suggested that a SME company should be eligible for a maiden offer only if the issue size crosses Rs 100 million, as alternative funding sources are available for lower capital needs

SEBI has suggested setting the face value of IPO shares at ₹10 per share and limiting the offer-for-sale (OFS) component to 20-25% of the total issue size.

SEBI has floated a consultation paper seeking comments on revamping the listing framework for small and medium enterprises (SME).

The market regulator also proposed changes to allocation methodology for non-institutional investor in SME IPOs.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed that the minimum application size in SME IPOs be doubled or quadrupled from the existing ₹1 lakh.

Among other proposals, Sebi proposes to double the application size to Rs 2 lakh per application in such IPOs to ensure that only informed investors with sufficient risk appetite and investment capacity can apply.

To combat misuse of funds, India's Securities and Exchange Board is proposing stricter regulations for small and medium enterprise IPOs. These include raising the minimum investment amount and requiring a minimum issue size,

To safeguard investors and enhance transparency, India's market regulator, Sebi, has put forth proposals to revamp the SME IPO framework. These include raising the minimum IPO size, increasing the application amount for investors,

Markets regulator SEBI on Tuesday proposed increasing the minimum application size for SME IPOs to up to Rs 4 lakh, to ensure that only informed investors with adequate risk appetite and investment ca

The regulator is considering increasing the minimum number of allottees for a successful IPO from 50 to 200 investors and introducing stricter lock-in requirements for promoters.