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Arbitrage hunters eye SME stocks for migration windfalls as mainboards stagnate
Published 2026-05-26 · Bazaar Watch Research
- Alternative asset managers in India are quietly acquiring shares.
- They are building positions in select SME-listed companies.
- These managers anticipate the companies will migrate to mainboard exchanges.
- Migration is expected to remove lot-size and market-making restrictions, unlocking valuation re-rating.
- SME-listed companies with strong fundamentals and mainboard migration potential may see increased buying.
- Arbitrage hunters and alternative asset managers are directly involved in this strategy.
- Research specific SME stocks that show clear signs of mainboard migration eligibility.
- Assess the liquidity and valuation of such SME companies carefully before making investment decisions.