The Challenges of Taking Startups Public in India

In #RegulatoryRamblings episode #41, Madhurima Mukherjee Saha, Partner and Head of Capital Markets at J Sagar Associates (JSA), unravels the hurdles faced by startups aiming for public listings in India. With extensive experience in securities offerings, including landmark IPOs like the US$ 2.5 Billion Coal India offering in 2010, Madhurima sheds light on the complexities beyond legal and financial realms. From her journey to challenges in the corporate landscape, Madhurima offers insights crucial for startups charting their course in India's evolving business terrain.

The discussion covers:

2:47 Charting New Paths: A Woman's Journey in India's Evolving Corporate Landscape

5:31 From Fax Machines to Specialized Expertise: Navigating India's Corporate Evolution

9:58 Growing Up Global: India's Corporate Landscape

14:30 Challenges for Indian Startups in Public Markets: Market Sentiment, Valuations, and Regulatory Hurdles

2329 Balancing Regulation and Innovation: The Tricky Landscape of Public Markets for Indian Startups

37:26 Early Stage Essentials: The Importance of Corporate Governance and Capital Structure for Startups

44:14 Startup Market Sentiment in India: Overvaluation, Saturation, and Regulatory Uncertainties

51:16 Deciphering India's Business Landscape, The Need for a Secondary Market for Startups