Description

BSE demat auction settlement listing securities available for auction with quantities across various scrips.

Summary

BSE has published the list of securities available for demat auction under Settlement No. 790 dated January 5, 2026. The auction list contains 116 scrips across various sectors with quantities ranging from 1 share to 613,972 shares. This auction mechanism is used to close out short delivery positions where sellers fail to deliver securities.

Key Points

  • Settlement Number: 790
  • Settlement Date: January 5, 2026
  • Total scrips listed: 116 securities
  • Highest quantity: WELCURE DRUG with 613,972 shares
  • Second highest: EVEXIA LIFEC with 34,729 shares
  • Multiple blue-chip stocks included: RELIANCE IND (3 shares), ITC LTD (1,000 shares), BAJAJ AUTO (10 shares), STATE BANK O (10 shares)
  • Auction covers delivery shortfalls across diverse sectors

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine operational circular for demat auction settlement.

Compliance Requirements

  • Brokers with short delivery positions must participate in the auction to fulfill delivery obligations
  • Buying brokers can purchase required securities through the auction mechanism
  • Settlement must be completed as per BSE auction settlement procedures
  • Participants must ensure availability of funds/securities for auction settlement

Important Dates

  • Settlement Date: January 5, 2026 (Settlement No. 790)
  • Auction execution and settlement to be completed as per standard BSE auction timelines

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - Affects 116 scrips with varying liquidity levels. While most quantities are small, some scrips like WELCURE DRUG, EVEXIA LIFEC, Lasa Superge, and Rajnish Well have significant auction quantities that could impact price discovery.

Operational Impact: Brokers with delivery shortfalls must arrange funds to purchase securities through auction at potentially unfavorable prices. Clients with short positions may face higher costs due to auction premiums.

Liquidity Impact: Large auction quantities in small-cap/illiquid stocks (WELCURE DRUG - 613,972 shares, Rajnish Well - 5,000 shares, Lasa Superge - 5,000 shares) may experience significant price volatility during auction execution.

Impact Justification

Routine demat auction settlement affecting multiple scrips with varying quantities; impacts brokers and clients with delivery shortfalls requiring auction participation