The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has implemented stricter norms for companies listing on its SME platform, following the SEBI board's decisions.

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Companies must have an operating profit of Rs 1 crore in two out of the last three years. Promoters cannot sell more than 20% of the issue size in an Offer for Sale (OFS).

Selling shareholders are limited to divesting a maximum of 50% of their shares. SME IPOs cannot be launched solely for repaying the debt of the promoter group.

These changes aim to enhance compliance and investor protection in the SME segment.