The popularity of SME stocks is rising, and with that the scrutiny of the market regulator as well. The BSE SME IPO index has seen a 2300% increase since the end of 2019, with average returns of over 80% for SME IPOs listed in 2023. How could this avoid SEBI s attention! So, is it a case of manipulation? Or do good things really come in small packages? Host Anupriya Nair explores the market mania with ET Market s Nikhil Aggarwal and Kiran Somvanshi as the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast deep dives into the SME listing and returns in a tell-all conversation with SME Merchant Banker Ashok Holani, Director at Holani Consultants. Listen in!