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BSE Clamps Down on SME Migration & Direct Listings: Stricter Rules Shake Up Markets
BSE Clamps Down on SME Migration & Direct Listings: Stricter Rules Shake Up Markets
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Mumbai's bourse just made life harder for SMEs eyeing greener pastures—or a fast-track IPO.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) dropped new compliance hurdles for small-to-mid firms trying to switch platforms or debut directly. No more backdoor maneuvers.
Why now? Critics say it’s a play to retain listings (and fees) as startups flirt with private equity. 'Because nothing says ‘investor protection’ like locking companies in a walled garden,' quipped one trader.
Active surveillance kicks in immediately—because apparently, 2025’s market chaos needed more red tape.
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