Which company hold world records for having the maximum number of shareholders?
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Reliance Industries
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British Gas
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General Motors
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State Bank of India
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Correct answer
Explanation
Reliance Industries Limited holds the Guinness World Record for having the maximum number of shareholders - over 3 million shareholders. This makes it one of the most widely held stocks in the world. The record reflects the broad retail participation in India's largest private sector company. None of the other companies (British Gas, General Motors, State Bank of India) have approached this number of shareholders.