SEBI to Launch Dedicated SME Portal, Boost Market Access for Small Businesses

• SEBI plans a dedicated digital portal to simplify compliance for SME issuers, enhancing transparency and regulatory processes.
• The regulator is reviewing the LODR framework and SME-specific compliance to improve ease of doing business while protecting investors.
• SEBI will open Local Offices in state capitals to improve access to listing and post-listing processes for SMEs.
• Over 1,400 SMEs are listed on NSE and BSE, with 350+ migrating to the Main Board, raising significant capital.
• SEBI aims to address regional concentration in SME market participation and encourage market-based debt financing through awareness programs.