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Minimum Public Shareholding Norms Eased for Big Listings

18 March 20261 min read
ECONOMYMinimum PublicShareholdingNorms Eased forBig Listings18 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Finance Ministry changed the minimum public shareholding (MPS) rules to make it simpler for very large companies to come out with IPOs.

Key facts

PointDetail
Rules amendedSecurities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957
Amended byMinistry of Finance
Public offer at listing for large companies2.5% (earlier 5%)
StructureSix categories by post-issue market capitalisation
Final requirement25% public shareholding, reached in stages

Purpose

  • Make IPOs easier for large companies.
  • Still ensure phased compliance with the 25% public shareholding norm.

Exam angle

  • Minimum offer for large firms: 2.5% instead of 5%.
  • Overall MPS target: 25%.
  • Law involved: SCRR, 1957; number of categories: six.

Test yourself

1. Under the revised MPS norms, large companies can offer what public shareholding at listing?

They may offer 2.5% instead of the earlier 5%.

2. The revised minimum public shareholding framework divides companies into how many categories based on post-issue market capitalisation?

The framework introduces six categories.

3. Which rules were amended by the Ministry of Finance to revise Minimum Public Shareholding norms?

The amendment is to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957.

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