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NSE Tightens SME Migration Rules with New Financial and Governance Standards

Revised criteria effective May 1, 2025, raise thresholds for capital, revenue, and compliance to ensure robust SME transitions.

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Overview

  • SMEs must meet a minimum paid-up capital of ₹10 crore and an average market capitalisation exceeding ₹100 crore over three months.
  • Operational revenue must surpass ₹100 crore in the last financial year, with positive EBITDA in at least two of the previous three years.
  • Companies must be listed on the NSE SME platform for a minimum of three years before applying for main board migration.
  • Promoters must hold at least 20% stake at application and retain 50% of their shareholding until listing; public shareholder minimum reduced to 500.
  • Additional compliance includes a net worth of ₹75 crore, no ongoing insolvency proceedings, no regulatory debarments, and clean director records.