Anchors & QIB in SME depends on how good the expertise of the LM is, for large parts. Expertise can specifically include "resources" to be used in the IPO. Since everything comes at a cost, be it the allocation and specific inclusion of QIB and Anchors.
Anchors and QIBs in SME are good to move the eyeballs but may not necessarily justify the company, its current state and future potential. If the LM is able enough to ensure the IPO floats without them, be it at a price not easily justifiable, frankly no one cares in the end if the IPO had any QIB and Anchors.
There are certain phrases in the prospectus that align with current market environment, so the thought is this would not require much a push to get sold, in relative terms. Company on its own may not have tie ups to get Anchors and QIBs on board and Anchors and QIBs may have other short term opportunities.
A general investor if is only short term oriented, focuses solely on GMP regardless of all above and if the focus is not short term, can take a reasoned bet taking into consideration all the associated factors, because even presence of QIBs and Anchors do not guarantee it all
Awaiting further insights.
@Esparando