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Can a company change its Objects of the Issue after the IPO?

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Yes, a company can change its Objects of the Issue after the IPO, but only under specific regulations and with shareholder and disclosure approvals.

Such changes are governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Regulatory Requirements

Aspect

Key Requirement / Regulation

Shareholder Approval

Under Sections 13(8) and 27(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a change in objects requires a special resolution in a general meeting.

Public Disclosure

The company must publish details of the proposed change in newspapers and notify stock exchanges as per Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR).

Exit Option for Shareholders

As per Section 27(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018, dissenting shareholders must be given an exit opportunity.

Monitoring & Reporting

Fund utilisation must be monitored by the Audit Committee and certified by statutory auditors under Regulation 32 of SEBI (LODR).