Description

Lock-in details for 20 crore equity shares of NSDL with varying lock-in periods for different investor categories.

Summary

National Securities Depository Limited has provided lock-in details for its 20 crore equity shares following listing. The shares have different lock-in periods based on investor categories, with promoter shares locked until February 2026 and anchor investor shares having 30-90 day lock-ins.

Key Points

  • Total equity shares: 20,00,00,000 (20 crore)
  • Promoter shares (14.92 crore) locked until February 4, 2026
  • AIF Category II shares (6.36 lakh) not under lock-in as per SEBI regulations
  • Anchor investor shares split into 30-day and 90-day lock-in periods
  • All shares are in demat form

Lock-in Categories

Promoter Lock-in (Feb 4, 2026):

  • 14,92,18,639 equity shares locked until February 4, 2026

No Lock-in:

  • 6,36,360 shares held by AIF Category II (exempt under SEBI regulations)
  • 3,51,27,002 shares available for public trading

Anchor Investor Lock-in:

  • 75,08,995 shares locked for 30 days (until September 2, 2025)
  • 75,09,004 shares locked for 90 days (until November 1, 2025)

Important Dates

  • August 4, 2025: Trading commencement for non-locked shares
  • September 2, 2025: Release of 30-day anchor investor lock-in
  • November 1, 2025: Release of 90-day anchor investor lock-in
  • February 4, 2026: Release of promoter lock-in

Compliance Requirements

  • Lock-in compliance as per SEBI ICDR Regulations 2018
  • Special exemption for AIF Category II investors under Regulation 17(c)
  • Company Secretary certification for lock-in details

Impact Assessment

The lock-in structure provides gradual liquidity increase over time. Immediate trading liquidity of approximately 3.51 crore shares (17.6% of total) with additional tranches releasing over the next 18 months. The large promoter lock-in until February 2026 ensures stability in ownership structure during the initial trading period.

Impact Justification

Standard IPO listing with lock-in details affecting trading liquidity for NSDL shares