SEBI has introduced a new set of norms of the hyped IPO markets to protect retail investors. From new lock-in periods to how to use share sale proceeds here is what you need to know about the new regulations-:
- Large shareholders with more than 20% stakes in the company are barred from selling their entire holdings on listing day
- These shareholders however are allowed to sell up to 50% of their holdings
- The Lock-in period for anchor investors has been increased from 30 days to 90 days.
- Rating agencies will monitor how newly listed companies are utilising IPO funds
- Newly listed firms can now use only 25% of the IPO proceeds for unidentified acquisitions