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Explain the following term/concept.

Listed company

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(1) A listed company is a company which has issued any of its securities listed on any recognised stock exchange. Security refers to a document issued by a company or a government called ‘the issuer’ and acknowledging that issuer has received money or some other valuable consideration. Security includes shares, debentures, bonds, etc.

(2) A public limited company may be a listed company or unlisted company. The listed companies are required to follow certain provisions of the Companies Act and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SE81).

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Chapter 2: Joint Stock Company - EXERCISE [Page 31]

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Balbharati Secretarial Practice [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Joint Stock Company
EXERCISE | Q 2. 8) | Page 31

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