Date:26/06/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/26/stories/2007062651751700.htm

Business - Briefly

SEBI makes PAN sole identification number

MUMBAI: In a bid to improve transparency and check malpractices, the SEBI on Monday decided to discontinue the practice of quoting Unique Identification Number and made the Permanent Account Number the only identification number for transactions in securities markets.