Should SEBI allow the Ola Electric IPO to go through?
A reading of the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company’s draft prospectus tells us that the bar for startups to list on the public markets has hit the floor. As a regulator, SEBI cannot afford to look the other way.
8 January, 2024•16 min
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8 January, 2024•16 min
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