SEBI Proposes Inclusion of Fractional Shares in Companies Amendment Bill
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has urged the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to include recognition of fractional shares in the Companies Amendment Bill. Fractional shares, representing less than one full share, can result from corporate actions like mergers or bonus issues and may enhance retail investor participation. However, concerns about minority shareholder rights and voting powers have delayed their inclusion. The 2022 Company Law Committee recommended allowing fractional shares, but the current bill focuses on instruments for executive compensation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 24 Aug, 07:54 am. Other outlets followed.