SEBI notifies buyback norms

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified buyback norms under which it will be mandatory for companies to repurchase at least 50 per cent of their offers. The norms aim at safeguarding the interest of public shareholders. The companies will now have to complete their buyback offers within six months, from 12 months currently. Those not able to meet the target will be barred from launching another offer for a period of one year.