World Trade Center Mumbai, in collaboration with leading professionals from the IPO advisory space, hosted a highly informative session titled “Going Public with Confidence – The Practical IPO Roadmap”, focused on guiding MSMEs toward IPO readiness and successful market listing.
In his opening remarks Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and President of All India Association of Industries (AIAI) welcomed speakers and participants emphasized the importance of capital market access for the growth of Indian MSMEs and urged businesses to embrace corporate governance and long-term planning to prepare for public listing.
Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade & Investment Promotion, WTC Mumbai, welcomed all dignitaries and set the tone for the session by highlighting the growing importance of IPO readiness for MSMEs and the need to equip businesses with the right strategies to access capital markets.
Capt. Ramesh Gulati, Council Member of WTC Mumbai, highlighted the increasing momentum of India’s IPO market and the critical role of professional expertise and strategic planning in helping MSMEs scale globally through stock exchange listings.
The main presentation was led by a distinguished panel:
• CS Mrs. Neelakshee Rajesh Marathe, Founder, Neelakshee R Marathe & Co.
• Ms. Shruti Bodade, Neelakshee R Marathe & Co.
• Mr. Harshal Aiwale, Serene Capital Pvt. Ltd.
The speakers provided a step-by-step roadmap to IPO, covering listing eligibility, regulatory compliance, due diligence, intermediary roles, and post-listing obligations. The presentation debunked common myths such as fear of loss of control or cost burden, and instead emphasized how IPOs unlock value, attract talent, and enable future fundraising.
Special focus was given to the BSE and NSE SME platforms, which have enabled over 1200 MSME listings since 2014, with more than 800 companies successfully migrating to the main board.
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A session and a key message:
“An IPO is not just a fundraising event it is a transformational journey that requires readiness, governance, and expert support.”
This session is part of WTC Mumbai’s ongoing commitment to empowering Indian MSMEs to access capital markets and become globally competitive.