Corporate rebranding and strategic repositioning reached new heights in 2025, with 99 total publicly traded companies changing their stock names, ticker symbols, or both till date.
A major reason for a stock name change is rebranding—to better reflect a shift in business focus, target audience, or product offerings. Expansion into new markets or diversification beyond the original core business may make the old name limiting.
Mergers and acquisitions also drive name changes to create a unified identity. Another common trigger is reputation management, where companies seek to distance themselves from past controversies or negative perceptions.
Other reasons include resolving trademark disputes, complying with regulatory requirements, improving global market appeal, or simplifying complex names for easier recall.
Sometimes, a name change highlights innovation, sustainability goals, or entry into new industries.
In short, renaming is a strategic move to align with current objectives, enhance brand recognition, and maintain relevance in a competitive environment.
| Date | Old Name | New Name | Reason for Change |
| 16-Apr-25 | Adani Wilmar Limited | AWL Agri Business Limited | Focus on agri & food sector |
| 02-May-25 | Affle (India) Limited | Affle 3I Limited | Symbol change |
| 05-Mar-25 | Equinox India Developments Limited | Embassy Developments Limited | Merger with NAM Estates |
| 20-Jan-25 | Glenmark Life Sciences Limited | Alivus Life Sciences Limited | Nirma acquisition rebrand |
| 11-Jul-25 | Macrotech Developers Limited | Lodha Developers Limited | Branding Rights Dispute |
| 20-Jan-25 | PCBL Limited | PCBL Chemical Limited | Diversified chemical focus |
| 03-Apr-25 | Sky Gold Limited | Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited | Gold & diamond focus |
| 19-May-25 | Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited | Cohance Lifesciences Limited | Shift to global CDMO |
| 09-Apr-25 | Zomato Limited | Eternal Limited | Diversification beyond food |
Source: BSE
Macrotech Developers Rebrands After Lodha Branding Truce
In April this year, brothers Abhinandan Lodha and Abhishek Lodha, who heads Macrotech Developers, reached an out-of-court settlement over the use of the ‘Lodha’ name in branding. Under the agreement, Abhishek, the elder sibling, was allowed to continue using the name. Following this, Macrotech Developers rebranded itself as Lodha Developers.
Suven Pharmaceuticals Rebrands as Cohance Lifesciences to Expand Global CDMO Presence
Suven Pharmaceuticals has changed its name to Cohance Lifesciences to reflect its strategic shift toward becoming a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).
Zomato Ltd Becomes Eternal Ltd
Zomato rebranded as Eternal Limited to reflect its expansion beyond food delivery into Blinkit, Hyperpure, and District, distinguishing the corporate entity from its app brands.
For existing shareholders, it’s mostly a cosmetic change—ownership and rights remain the same as seen with Lodha Developers (formerly Macrotech Developers), Eternal (formerly Zomato).
If the name change is due to a merger or acquisition, it often signals a shift in ownership, strategy, or business focus, which can impact future earnings and valuations.
In such cases, investors should review the merger or acquisition details to assess the impact on operations, debt, and growth prospects.
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