The National Stock Exchange (NSE), the country’s largest bourse, is asking IPO-bound SMEs to have free cash for at least two out of the three years preceding their IPO and provide a utilisation certificate from the statutory auditor to ensure proper use of funds raised through the IPO, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The new criteria are in addition to the existing requirements to launch an SME IPO.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20