Bengaluru, NFAPost: MCA Consulting, a leading cosulting company helping startups, MSMEs and corporates in their growth journey, is organising an interactive session on ‘SME IPO Listing’ in association with National Stock Exchange (NSE) at Bengaluru.
NSE EMERGE, a new initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises and startup companies from India, envisions NSE strategy to help in the journey of India’s massive industrialistion and business transformation.
Speaking to The NFAPost, MCA Consulting Cofounder Sachin Kumar Bangre stated that the SME IPO Listing event aims to provide entrepreneurs with in-depth insights into value creation, eligibility criteria, benefits, and the overall process of stock exchange listing.
“The introduction of SME IPOs has transformed the perception of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. It has provided new-age entrepreneurs, particularly in tier-2, tier-3, and tier-4 cities, with a viable avenue to raise capital and enhance their market credibility,” said MCA Consulting Cofounder Sachin Kumar Bangre.
He further emphasized that MSMEs seeking growth capital can benefit significantly from equity-based fundraising, which aligns with their expansion objectives.
“The National Stock Exchange (NSE) serves as an ideal platform for MSMEs to access equity funding, enabling sustainable growth. At MCA Consulting, we support entrepreneurs in navigating this journey with meticulous planning, ensuring compliance and robust financial structuring,” added MCA Consulting Cofounder Sachin Kumar Bangre.
It is important to note that Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute significantly to India’s GDP, employment, and exports. In 2022-23 with 5.93 crore registered units employing more than 25 crore people, MSMEs contributed 30.1% to India’s GDP. So it is important that MSME should be supported and guided properly.
“In 2023-24, MSME-related products accounted for 45.73% of India’s total exports, reinforcing their role in positioning the country as a global manufacturing hub. The new budgetary provisions aim to build on this strong foundation by fostering innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring better access to resources. Through these steps, the government seeks to equip MSMEs with the tools needed to expand their reach and strengthen their contribution to India’s economic growth,” said Nibi Augustine from MCA Cunsulting.
The Union Budget 2025-26 introduces a series of measures aimed at strengthening the MSME sector by enhancing credit access, supporting first-time entrepreneurs, and promoting labour-intensive industries. To help MSMEs scale operations and access better resources, the investment and turnover limits for classification have been increased by 2.5 times and 2 times, respectively. This is expected to improve efficiency, technological adoption, and employment generation.
As per the recent budget presented by Nirmala Sitaraman, Arvian Research states that the credit guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises has been increased from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore, enabling additional credit of Rs 1.5 lakh crore over five years.
“Startups will see their guarantee cover double from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore, with a reduced fee of 1% for loans in 27 priority sectors. Exporter MSMEs will benefit from term loans up to ₹20 crore with enhanced guarantee cover,” said Arvian Research.
The Government of India has implemented a robust array of initiatives aimed at bolstering the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, recognising its pivotal role in the economy. These efforts range from financial support and procurement policies to capacity building and market integration. Key initiatives include the Udyam Registration Portal, PM Vishwakarma scheme, PMEGP, SFURTI, and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, all aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing employment, and integrating informal sectors into the formal economy. These initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to supporting MSMEs and driving inclusive economic growth nationwide.
Launched on July 1, 2020, the Udyam Registration Portal serves as a pivotal platform for facilitating the registration of enterprises across India. The portal encourages enterprises previously registered under the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum and Entrepreneurship Memorandum-II to migrate to this new system. It offers a free, paperless, and self-declaration-based registration process, eliminating the need for document uploads, thus simplifying the formalization of businesses.
In a significant step towards integrating informal micro-enterprises into the formal economy, the Government introduced the Udyam Assist Platform on November 11, 2023. This initiative aims to bring these micro-enterprises under the formal sector, enabling them to access benefits such as Priority Sector Lending, which is essential for their growth and sustainability.
As of February 4, 2025, the Udyam Portal boasts an impressive total of 5,93,38,604 registered MSMEs, with the vast majority classified as micro-enterprises. Beyond their economic contributions, these MSMEs have generated substantial employment opportunities, providing jobs to over 25.18 crore individuals. This extensive employment generation underscores the sector’s crucial role in driving economic development and enhancing social stability by offering livelihoods to millions across the country.
