The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has implemented stricter norms for companies listed in its SME zone, following the SEBI board’s decisions.
Companies should have an operating profit of Rs 1 crore in two of the last three years. Promoters cannot sell more than 20% of the issue’s Out of Stock Offer (OFS).
Retail shareholders are limited to divesting their shares up to 50%. SME IPOs cannot be initiated solely to pay off the debt of the promoter group.
These changes aim to improve compliance and investor protection in the SME sector.
