An SME IPO saw over 400x subscriptions last year but later plunged 50%, raising concerns over sustainability. Sebi introduced stricter norms, capping OFS at 20% and mandating profitability criteria. IPO proceeds can’t repay promoter loans, reducing misuse. SME IPO subscriptions have since dropped sharply, curbing grey market activity.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq