Hyderabad, Mar 28 (TNT): India’s SME IPO market is witnessing strong momentum, but Telangana remains underrepresented, highlighting significant untapped potential for businesses in the state, speakers said at an industry conclave hee on Saturday evening.
Addressing the SME IPO Awareness & Funding Conclave 2026 organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry, experts noted that nearly 270 SME IPOs were launched across India in 2025, of which only around 10 originated from Telangana.
The event, held in Hyderabad with support from the National Stock Exchange of India, DBS Bank and other partners, focused on promoting capital market access among small and medium enterprises.
Securities and Exchange Board of India official Rajesh Kumar Dangeti said SMEs form the backbone of the Indian economy and emphasised the need for a continuous pipeline of companies entering capital markets to achieve the country’s $5 trillion economy goal.
He said India’s IPO market has raised nearly $65 billion, ranking among the top three globally, and highlighted the rapid growth of the investor base from 30 million before the pandemic to over 140 million currently.
Dangeti stressed that transparency and accurate disclosures are key to building investor confidence and ensuring successful IPOs.
FTCCI President R. Ravi Kumar said capital markets are becoming increasingly important for business expansion and noted that Hyderabad hosts several high-potential enterprises that are yet to tap public markets.
He said SME IPOs are gaining traction but are still perceived as complex by many businesses, adding that the conclave aimed to bridge this gap and enable companies to access growth capital.
Premchand Kankaria, chair of FTCCI’s Banking, Finance, Insurance & Capital Market Committee, said many enterprises already have the potential to access capital markets but lack clarity and preparedness.
The conclave featured panel discussions on IPO mechanics, regulatory requirements and success stories of companies transitioning from private to listed entities, with participation from industry experts, merchant bankers and entrepreneurs.
Speakers encouraged Telangana-based enterprises to actively explore SME listings as a strategic avenue for growth, scale and long-term sustainability.
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