Description

BSE lists additional equity shares issued under Employee Stock Option Plans by seven companies including Balaji Telefilms, CG Power, EPL Limited, L&T Technology Services, Restaurant Brands Asia, Tata Elxsi, and Thyrocare Technologies, effective October 28, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the listing and admission for trading of further securities issued by seven companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) and Employee Stock Ownership Schemes (ESOS). The new shares totaling 298,994 equity shares across the seven companies will be available for trading effective Tuesday, October 28, 2025. All shares are issued without any lock-in period restrictions.

Key Points

  • Seven companies are listing additional equity shares issued under ESOP/ESOS schemes
  • Total of 298,994 new equity shares being listed across all companies
  • Balaji Telefilms: 35,000 shares (Face Value Rs. 2, ISIN: INE794B01026)
  • CG Power and Industrial Solutions: 23,000 shares (Face Value Rs. 2, ISIN: INE067A01029)
  • EPL Limited: 128,017 shares (Face Value Rs. 2, ISIN: INE255A01020)
  • L&T Technology Services: 1,225 shares (Face Value Rs. 2, ISIN: INE010V01017)
  • Restaurant Brands Asia: 51,107 shares (Face Value Rs. 10, ISIN: INE07T201019)
  • Tata Elxsi: 1,195 shares (Face Value Rs. 10, ISIN: INE670A01012)
  • Thyrocare Technologies: 59,450 shares (Face Value Rs. 10, ISIN: INE594H01019)
  • No lock-in period applies to any of the listed securities
  • All shares are admitted for trading on BSE

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard administrative notification for listing of shares issued under existing ESOP/ESOS frameworks.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are informed to update their systems to reflect the new securities available for trading
  • Companies must ensure proper disclosure of the increased share capital in their filings
  • Distinct numbering ranges assigned to each company for the new shares have been specified

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: October 27, 2025
  • Effective Trading Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • Lock-in Period: Not Applicable (NA) for all companies

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. The total number of shares being listed (298,994) represents a routine dilution across seven companies as part of their employee compensation programs. EPL Limited has the largest issuance at 128,017 shares, followed by Thyrocare Technologies with 59,450 shares.

Liquidity Impact: Negligible impact on overall liquidity given the relatively small number of shares compared to the existing float of these companies.

Corporate Governance: Positive indicator of companies implementing employee stock option plans to align employee interests with shareholder value.

Trading Implications: No special trading restrictions or lock-in periods apply, allowing immediate liquidity for option holders who have exercised their ESOPs/ESOS.

Impact Justification

Routine administrative listing of shares issued under ESOP/ESOS schemes with minimal market impact; affects only specific employee allotments with no lock-in period