Sebi tightens name change rules

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| This is part of Sebi's measures to tighten norms on changing of names by listed companies. |
| According to Sebi, at least 50 per cent of total revenues in the preceding year should come from the new activities suggested by new names, Sebi said in a communication to the stock exchanges. |
| The new name along with the old name should be disclosed through the web sites of the respective stock exchanges where the company is listed for one year from the date of the last name change, it said. |
| These new norms are in addition to existing rules making its necessary to disclose the turnover and income from such new activities separately in the quarterly and annual results. |
First Published: May 01 2004 | 12:00 AM IST