Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Participates in Informative Session on SME Funding and IPO Listings
Bhubaneswar, India – January 30, 2025 – Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. took part in an insightful interactive session on SME Funding and IPO Listing today, organized by the World Trade Center Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Affinity Global Services Pvt. Ltd. The event was held at the IDCO Conference Hall, 5th Floor, New Annex Building, IDCO Towers, Janpath, Bhubaneswar.
The session brought together prominent industry experts and financial leaders who provided valuable insights into SME funding avenues, IPO preparation strategies, and the advantages of stock exchange listings. The discussions empowered businesses to explore new financial opportunities while gaining a deeper understanding of the regulatory framework for public listing.
The session commenced with a warm welcome from Nimishika Natarajan, Assistant Director of WTC Bhubaneswar, followed by an engaging discussion on SME funding and IPO listing dynamics.
Key Speakers and Their Insights
The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including:
Sanjeev Mahapatra, Secretary of Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd., who inaugurated the session with a warm welcome and insightful remarks on SME funding challenges. He highlighted why SME projects often struggle, the need for financial support in Odisha, and various funding sources available for SMEs.
Avik Gupta, Senior Manager of Primary Markets Relationship at NSE, who provided a comprehensive overview of NSE Emerge. He discussed the advantages of listing on NSE, eligibility criteria, post-listing compliance, SME listing incentives by the state government, and the step-by-step process for companies to get listed on NSE Emerge.
Sanjay Baoltia, CA, Chairman of Affinity Global Services Pvt. Ltd., who emphasized the importance of technology adoption, AI integration, and resource allocation for SMEs. He also detailed the eligibility criteria for listing, share dilution requirements, compliance management, and transitioning from SME listing to the main board.
Neeraj Agarwal, representative of Vdeal System Pvt. Ltd., who shared his personal journey and struggles with financial constraints and collateral challenges in securing bank funding. He encouraged SMEs to explore IPO listings as a viable growth strategy.
Representing Shreyas Webmedia Solutions at the event were Ms. Gouri Achary, Director (Finance), Ms. Rekha Nair, Director (HR & Operations), and Mr. K Sai Krishna. Their presence underscored the company’s commitment to staying informed about emerging financial trends and exploring new growth opportunities. Shreyas Webmedia Solutions continues to stay proactive in gaining industry knowledge and leveraging networking opportunities to enhance its business strategy.
The event concluded with a networking session and a luncheon, allowing attendees to connect with industry professionals, financial experts, and peers in an informal setting.