BSE SME Platform Crosses Milestone of 600 Listings

Hyderabad, August 5, 2025: In a significant achievement for India’s startup and small business ecosystem, the BSE SME platform [https://www.bsesme.com/] has crossed a landmark of 600 listings. Since its inception, the platform has helped companies raise a total of ₹10,652 crores, with the overall market capitalisation now standing at ₹1,84,574 crores. This milestone reflects the exchange’s broader mission to create a dynamic and inclusive capital market ecosystem catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) [https://www.dsir.gov.in/small-and-medium-enterprises-smes-india]. Notably, the platform has seen rapid growth in recent years, with the average issue size increasing from ₹11 crores during the period March 13, 2012, to December 31, 2022, to ₹32 crores from January 2023 till date. In the same period, funds raised surged to ₹6,109 crores compared to ₹4,544 crores raised earlier. Nearly one-third of these SMEs have transitioned from the SME platform to the mainboard—an indicator of their growing strength and investor confidence. The platform has successfully showcased the geographic and industrial diversity of Indian SMEs. Companies listed on the BSE SME platform hail from across the country and span a wide range of industries, offering a holistic view of India’s economic growth story. Reflecting on the achievement, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundararaman-r-152b7011/?originalSubdomain=in] MD & CEO, BSE Ltd., stated, “With over 7 crore SMEs, 30% share in GDP, 44% of share in exports and nearly 60% share in employment, MSMEs present an unparalleled economic opportunity to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. BSE SME platform not only underscores the immense trust entrepreneurs and investors place in us but also our commitment to supporting this ecosystem and fostering an environment where Indian entrepreneurs can thrive.” To strengthen this support system, the BSE SME platform recently introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to vet SME IPO documents prior to formal submission. This AI tool aims to improve the accuracy, validation, and turnaround time in the listing process. Radha Kirthivasan [https://in.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BSE-LIMITED-33930062/news/BSE-Limited-Appoints-Radha-Kirthivasan-as-Head-Listing-SME-Key-Management-Personnel-Senior-Ma-47364782/], Head of Listing & SME Platform, emphasized the platform’s forward-looking vision: “Our steady and consistent growth along with the technological appendages that are being developed demonstrates the overall resolve of the exchange and platform to accelerate ambition of budding entrepreneurs. By leveraging digital tools, the platform aims to enhance this vibrant ecosystem, contributing to India’s socio-economic progress.” With this milestone, BSE SME continues to cement its role as a critical enabler for entrepreneurial growth and capital access in India’s evolving economy.