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Rules mandate at least 20% of promoters shares to be locked in for a certain period of time post-listing after an IPO. This relaxation will help new-age technology companies as founders shareholding comes down usually after an IPO. Non-promoter shareholders excluding individuals holding more than 5% of the post-offer equity share capital can contribute towards the shortfall, Sebi said.