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It was 2010 and the equity financing route was opened to SMEs through stock exchanges for the first time in Indian History. Traditionally, equity financing was reserved for wellestablished companies, only with SMEs facing stringent eligibility criteria and limited access to capital markets. The aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis underscored the urgent need for alternative financing sources for SMEs. In response, Ajay Thakur, Head of the SME Platform at BSE, and his team, under SEBI’s supervision, spearheaded a transformative change in the financial landscape. Their efforts opened new avenues for SMEs, revolutionising access to capital and reshaping India’s economic environment.This book chronicles Ajay Thakur’s journey through scepticism and challenges, illustrating how his triumph over personal struggles, professional perseverance and visionary leadership turned a mere vision into a groundbreaking idea and a resounding success; reshaping national economic growth forever.