CII and NSE Launch ‘Investment Yatra’ in Jamshedpur to Drive MSMEs Toward Stock Market Listings

Jamshedpur: In a strategic push to bridge the gap between regional industry and the capital markets, CII Jharkhand and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) hosted the CII–NSE Investment Yatra in Jamshedpur.

The initiative targeted Jharkhand’s vast MSME sector—which currently shows limited capital market engagement despite contributing significantly to the national GDP—to demystify the process of public listing.

Industry leaders like Diloo Parikh (CII Jharkhand Vice Chairman) and Ankit Sharma (NSE Chief Regulatory Officer) urged small and medium enterprises to look beyond traditional debt, positioning SME IPOs as a transformative pathway for sustainable scaling.

With over 120 regional representatives in attendance, the forum highlighted that with professional guidance, local enterprises can navigate regulatory frameworks to unlock growth capital and fuel the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

The initiative focused on enhancing awareness, confidence, and informed decision-making, positioning market-based funding as a credible pathway for sustainable growth among small and medium enterprises.

Speaking on the occasion, Diloo Parikh, Vice Chairman, CII Jharkhand State Council and Director, Vaidehi Motors Pvt Ltd, highlighted the pivotal contribution of MSMEs to India’s economy, accounting for over 30 per cent of GDP and nearly half of the country’s exports.

Emphasising Jharkhand’s strong industrial foundation and strategic role in Eastern India, he noted that MSME engagement from the region in capital markets remains limited despite significant untapped potential. He described the Investment Yatra as a timely initiative aimed at strengthening the MSME ecosystem, improving access to growth capital, and promoting inclusive industrial development.

Ankit Sharma, Chief Regulatory Officer, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, reiterated NSE’s commitment to supporting MSMEs through capital markets. He pointed out that the SME segment has witnessed the successful listing of over 700 companies, reflecting growing investor confidence and the maturity of the platform. Encouraging enterprises to view capital markets as an enabler, he stressed the importance of professional guidance to navigate compliance and regulatory frameworks, and called upon MSMEs to contribute responsibly to the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Abhijit A. Nanoti, Chairman, CII Jamshedpur Zonal Council and Managing Director, JCAPCPL, lauded the collaborative efforts of CII and NSE in addressing challenges related to capital access, market readiness, and enterprise scaling.

He described the Investment Yatra as a transformative platform that demystifies capital markets, simplifies IPO pathways, and connects MSMEs with market experts and investors, enabling long-term growth and employment generation.

A panel discussion on the IPO listing ecosystem provided practical insights into the SME listing journey, covering regulatory perspectives, capital raising strategies, private equity participation, and real-world experiences of listed companies.

The discussion also highlighted emerging opportunities in electricity futures and the role of derivatives in risk management, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of market mechanisms and post-listing expectations.

The Jharkhand edition of the Investment Yatra witnessed participation from over 120 MSME representatives, reflecting growing awareness and interest among enterprises in exploring capital markets for expansion and value creation.