SEBI releases Easier Anchor Investor Rules

May 01, 2022
Current Context: To make the LIC IPO, the attractive Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased the rules for Anchor Investors.
SEBI releases Easier Anchor Investor Rules
  • Anchor Investors are those institutional investors whose investment in an IPO motivates others to invest. These investors boost the confidence of the retail investors. They are also called Celebrity Investors.
  • Lock in period for the Anchor Investors has been reduced to 30 days for public issues exceeding 10000 crore rupees.
  • Role of Anchor Investors and NIIs is crucial to inspiring retail investors' confidence.
  • LIC will dilute 3.5% of her total shares. SEBI reduced the threshold to 5%, particularly for LIC.

Question:

Q.1 What is the revised lock-in period for Anchor Investors?
a. 30 days
b. 45 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days

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