PSX Podcast Ep 3: How to Raise Capital through PSX

Interested in listing your company on Pakistan Stock Exchange? This episode explores the fundamentals of the PSX listing framework, the listing process, and the benefits of becoming a publicly listed company. Syed Ahmad Abbas, Head of Business Development & Listing, shares valuable insights into how companies can raise capital, meet listing requirements, and leverage the stock market to support long-term growth. Hosted by Dr. Rafiya Rafiq, this discussion on Initial Public Offering (IPO) is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding how companies can access capital through PSX. 0:00 Introduction 2:51 What is IPO 4:00 Why a Company should opt for Listing 4:40 What are the benefits of Raising Capital? 5:42 Why PSX? 09:59 Difference Between Local and International Investors? 11:17 What are the Pre-Requisites of Listing 14:05 What Percentage of shares shall be Listed? 16:00 How is share price determined? 17:02 Is Share Price Variable? 18:32 Who Provides Lead Manager? 18:55 Is there any restriction on listing, based on products offered? 19:40 What is a Main Board? 20:10 Are there any financial limits for GEM and Main Boards? 21:25 Are there high risk and low risk companies? 22:05 Why companies avoid listing? 24:04 What debt options PSX provides? 25:28 What is value unlocking 27:10 Fear of listing 28:11 Why does Corporate Issuer Buy Back shares? 30:11 Success Stories 31:05 What are Compliance Obligations? 33:00 Difference Between Listed and Unlisted Company?