Description

BSE announces listing and admission for trading of further securities issued under ESOP/ESOS by 10 companies, effective October 27, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the listing and admission for trading of further securities issued by 10 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) and Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOS). These securities will be available for trading from Monday, October 27, 2025. The circular covers companies ranging from large-cap entities like ITC and Wipro to smaller firms, with a total of 1,197,203 shares being listed across all companies. None of the shares are subject to lock-in restrictions.

Key Points

  • Total of 10 companies listing ESOP/ESOS shares
  • Total shares being listed: 1,197,203 shares
  • Effective trading date: Monday, October 27, 2025
  • No lock-in restrictions apply to any of the listed securities
  • Face values range from Re. 1 to Rs. 10 per share
  • Largest issuance: ITC Ltd with 707,230 shares
  • Companies span diverse sectors including BFSI, IT, FMCG, and retail

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine listing notification under existing ESOP/ESOS regulations.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are informed about the new securities available for trading
  • Companies have completed all listing formalities for ESOP/ESOS shares
  • All securities admitted for trading on BSE equity segment
  • Standard trading and settlement procedures will apply

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: October 24, 2025
  • Trading Commencement Date: October 27, 2025 (Monday)
  • Lock-in Period: Not applicable (NA) for all securities

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal to low. ESOP/ESOS share listings are routine corporate actions with limited market impact. The quantities being listed represent small fractions of the total outstanding shares for each company.

Liquidity Impact: Marginal increase in free float for each company. For example, ITC’s 707,230 shares represent approximately 0.006% of its total outstanding shares.

Investor Impact: Positive for employees exercising stock options. No lock-in restrictions provide immediate liquidity to option holders.

Companies Affected:

  1. Carborundum Universal Ltd (513375) - 2,000 shares
  2. Equitas Small Finance Bank (543243) - 11,501 shares
  3. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (540133) - 120,080 shares
  4. ITC Ltd (500875) - 707,230 shares
  5. Metro Brands Limited (543426) - 15,697 shares
  6. Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (524000) - 88,020 shares
  7. Tech Mahindra Limited (532755) - 53,219 shares
  8. Varun Beverages Limited (540180) - 27,500 shares
  9. Veranda Learning Solutions (543514) - 113,284 shares
  10. Wipro Ltd (507685) - 58,672 shares

Impact Justification

Routine listing of ESOP/ESOS shares by 10 companies. No lock-in restrictions. Limited market impact as these are relatively small share issuances compared to total outstanding shares.