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When a company issues bonds through a public issue, which is mandatory?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 7 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Minimum five-year maturity

  2. Mandatory listing on a stock exchange

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Issuer must already be listed

  4. D

    All of the above

Why this is the answer

Bonds issued through a public offer must be listed on a recognized stock exchange as mandated by SEBI regulations to ensure transparency and investor protection.

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