Description

Settlement calendar for the Offer to Buy through Acquisition Window (Takeover) for COVIDH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, to be conducted from December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026.

Summary

BSE has announced the settlement schedule for the Offer to Buy through Acquisition Window (Takeover) for COVIDH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The takeover window will be open from December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026, with settlement number 2025133. Obligation download is scheduled for January 19, 2026 and final settlement on January 20, 2026.

Key Points

  • Settlement Type: Takeover
  • Settlement Number: 2025133
  • Bid Start Date: December 23, 2025
  • Bid End Date: January 6, 2026
  • Demat shares must be delivered only through Early Pay-in of Shares mechanism available in both depositories
  • Market Type “(Takeover)” and settlement number 2025133 must be used by Members/Custodians in the depository system
  • Members/Custodians must refer to Notice No.20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020 for revised guidelines on acquisition of shares through Stock Exchange
  • Early pay-in securities will be earmarked/blocked in clients’ accounts in requisite market type and settlement number
  • Members NOT required to upload any EPN file
  • CDSL & NSDL early pay-in securities will be automatically processed

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes. This circular implements existing guidelines for acquisition of shares through Stock Exchange mechanism as per Notice No.20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020.

Compliance Requirements

  • Participants must ensure early pay-in of securities is reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before prescribed timelines for accepting/confirming bids by the BSE OTB platform
  • Complete the early pay-in process in the Depository system sufficiently in advance before closure of BSE OTB Bidding window
  • Members must refer to MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise Stamp Duty charges
  • Use Market Type “(Takeover)” and settlement number 2025133 in depository system
  • Custodians must complete confirmations within prescribed timelines

Important Dates

  • December 23, 2025: Bid Start Date
  • January 6, 2026: Bid End Date
  • January 19, 2026: Obligation Download
  • January 20, 2026: Settlement Date

Impact Assessment

This circular impacts shareholders of COVIDH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED who wish to participate in the takeover offer. Members and custodians handling client securities for this company need to ensure compliance with early pay-in procedures and timeline requirements. The 15-day bidding window provides adequate time for participants to tender their shares. For queries, participants can contact ICCL Help Desk at 022-69158590/45720490/45720690 or iccl.helpdesk@icclindia.com.

Impact Justification

Company-specific takeover settlement schedule affecting shareholders of COVIDH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED during the acquisition window period