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Sebi Extends IPO Issue Size Revision Relaxation Till March 2027

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News18•15-10-2026, 10:07
Sebi Extends IPO Issue Size Revision Relaxation Till March 2027
- •Markets regulator Sebi has extended the relaxation allowing firms to revise their fresh issue size by up to 50 percent without filing a fresh draft offer document.
- •The relaxation applies to IPOs opening on or before March 31, 2027, according to the Association of Investment Bankers of India.
- •The move is designed to ease the fundraising process and provide greater flexibility to issuers and merchant bankers to respond to market conditions.
- •Companies can adjust their fresh issue size provided there is no change in the main objectives and required compliance standards are met.
- •Lead managers must file an updated offer document, incorporate revised sizes, and ensure proper due diligence and transparency.
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SEBI has extended the relaxation allowing companies to revise the size of their fresh issue by up to 50 percent without filing a fresh draft offer document for IPOs opening on or before March 31, 2027.
Companies can change their fresh issue size by up to 50 percent provided there is no change in the main objectives of the issue, compliance requirements are met, and an updated offer document with proper justification is filed by the lead manager.
The Association of Investment Bankers of India welcomed the decision, stating that it reduces procedural hurdles, provides greater flexibility to issuers responding to market conditions, and facilitates efficient capital raising while ensuring transparency and investor protection.





