november, 2021

Time
(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Online
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Topic
- As climate change and sustainability concerns continue to shape investor and corporate agendas worldwide. How does ESG ratings & considerations influence IPO success & company valuations?
- Exuberance in the market has resulted in several companies including ecommerce and emerging technologies to accelerate their IPO plans. What are the key drivers for IPO boom & upsurge in deal activities in 2021and beyond?
- Several factors play a role in determining the cost of an IPO, but the costs of going public are always significant. Which are the key areas of focus for any organization to ensure alignment of the management team, board of directors and other key stakeholders?
- To boost the Indian economy, the Central government has allowed direct listing of Indian companies in foreign exchanges. How will this move help domestic start-ups that fails to go public in the Indian stock markets?
- Will the Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) continue to emerge as a viable alternative to traditional IPOs, with lucrative valuations and accelerated listing on overseas bourses?
- Being public increases a company’s exposure to shareholder lawsuits. How do companies safeguard its interest on all corporate governance matters, including efficient pre- and post-IPO legal structures and compliance with exchange listing and other regulatory requirements?
- With SEBI easing norms for start-up companies, minimum public offer and required public shareholdings for large issuers. What are some of the other policy measures expected from the government/ regulators that might boost demand, setting a positive tone for the Indian IPO markets?
- How does the external factors like pandemic induced stimulus packages, mega liquidity unleashed by US and European central banks, continued low interest rates and the declining dollar, expected to impact investments in the Indian capital market, especially IPOs?
Speakers
- Veenit Surana, Associate Partner, Ernst & Young Associates LLP
- Yash J. Ashar, Partner, Head-Capital Markets, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- Abhijit Tare, MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd
- Satyen Shah, MD & Head, Investment Banking, Edelweiss Financial Services
- Ashutosh Sinha, Senior Editor, The Economic Times (Moderator)
Organizer
Timestreamtimestream@timesgroup.com