New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is rewriting the rule book on initial public offerings (IPOs) to speed up clearances and raise the standards for disclosures and compliance, while using artificial intelligence to vet filings.

These changes, which were rolled out in phases starting March 2024 into 2025, will shape how marquee listings like those of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Reliance Jio come to market, potentially unlock long-delayed deals, and reduce the risk of regulatory bottlenecks.

Mint explains how these reforms will reset India's IPO playbook by balancing speed with accountability, and what they mean for companies, investors and the market.

The regulator is responding to both de...