In response to the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in Iran, India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced new regulations that allow companies to reduce their initial public offering (IPO) sizes by up to 50% without the need for extensive paperwork. Previously, any change in the planned fundraising amount by 20% or more required companies to refile their IPO documents. Under the new guidelines, firms will only need to submit their revised offer size for fast-tracked approval by Sebi. This relief is available for companies planning to raise funds before September 30, 2023, provided there are no changes to the main objectives of the issue. Market participants have faced difficulties in mobilizing resources due to tensions in West Asia, prompting this regulatory adjustment. As of April 2023, Sebi had approved 143 companies to raise a total of ₹1.745 trillion (approximately $18.7 billion) through IPOs.