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Govt Eases IPO Norms for Mega Companies: Graded Public Shareholding Framework Introduced

Govt Eases IPO Norms for Mega Companies: Graded Public Shareholding Framework Introduced

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CNBC TV18•14-03-2026, 00:20

Govt Eases IPO Norms for Mega Companies: Graded Public Shareholding Framework Introduced

•Central government amends minimum public shareholding (MPS) rules for mega IPOs, introducing a graded framework.
•New Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, allow large companies to offer smaller initial public portions.
•Framework tiers based on post-issue capital: from 25% for small firms to 1% for very large ones (above ₹5 lakh crore).
•Companies must eventually increase public shareholding to 25% within 3, 5, or 10 years, depending on size and initial MPS.
•Mandates listing of Superior Voting Rights (SVR) shares with ordinary shares; past non-compliance may incur penalties.

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