1. Brand Repositioning
A company may want to change the name to a particular brand name and reposition itself in the market.
2. Conflict with Trademark
The company may want to avoid a name resembling to an already trademarked name to avoid disputes.
3. Voluntary change of name
The company may change its name in the normal course of business without assigning any reason and the same is also considered legal and valid.
4. Ownership Change
Sometime , It happens such that the new owners of the company would want to change the name of the company according to their requirements
5. Rectification of the Name
The company name may require rectification, if through inadvertence or otherwise, the existing company name is identical or too nearly resembling to an already registered company name.
Restriction on change of Name
A company shall not be allowed to change the name, if it has defaulted on the following
a.It has not filed annual returns or financial statement due for filing with the Registrar of Companies
b.It has failed to pay or repay matured deposits or debentures or interest thereon