Description

Settlement calendar and procedures for the takeover acquisition window of SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED, scheduled from November 28, 2025 to December 11, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced the settlement schedule for the Offer to Buy – Acquisition Window (Takeover) for SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED. The acquisition window will be open from November 28, 2025 to December 11, 2025, with settlement number 2025128. Members and custodians must deliver demat shares through the Early Pay-in mechanism available in both depositories.

Key Points

  • Settlement Type: Takeover (Settlement No. 2025128)
  • Bid Period: November 28, 2025 to December 11, 2025
  • Obligation Download: December 16, 2025
  • Settlement Date: December 17, 2025
  • Demat shares must be delivered only through Early Pay-in of Shares mechanism
  • Market Type “Takeover” and settlement number 2025128 must be used in depository system
  • CDSL & NSDL early pay-in securities will be earmarked/blocked in clients’ accounts
  • Members are NOT required to upload any EPN file
  • Stamp duty charges available in MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes. This circular implements the existing Revised Guidelines of Mechanism for acquisition of shares through Stock Exchange (refer Notice No.20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020).

Compliance Requirements

  • Members/Custodians must ensure early pay-in of securities is reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before prescribed timelines
  • Early pay-in process must be completed sufficiently in advance before closure of BSE OTB Bidding window
  • Market Type “Takeover” and settlement number 2025128 must be specified in depository system transactions
  • Members must refer to MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise stamp duty charges
  • Participants must complete early pay-in before prescribed timelines for bid acceptance/confirmation

Important Dates

  • November 28, 2025: Bid Start Date
  • December 11, 2025: Bid End Date
  • December 16, 2025: Obligation Download
  • December 17, 2025: Settlement Date

Impact Assessment

This circular affects shareholders of SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED who wish to participate in the takeover acquisition window. Members and custodians handling transactions must ensure compliance with early pay-in requirements and proper use of settlement number 2025128. The 14-day bidding window provides adequate time for participation. For queries, members can contact ICCL Help Desk at 022-69158590/45720490/45720690 or iccl.helpdesk@icclindia.com.

Impact Justification

Company-specific takeover procedure with defined settlement timeline affecting shareholders and members participating in the acquisition window