Description

Settlement calendar for buyback of FAIRCHEM ORGANICS LIMITED shares through acquisition window from January 8-14, 2026, with settlement on January 21, 2026.

Summary

BSE has announced the settlement schedule for the buyback of shares of FAIRCHEM ORGANICS LIMITED through the Offer to Buy - Acquisition Window mechanism. The buyback bidding window will operate from January 8-14, 2026, with settlement number 2026003. Members and custodians must deliver demat shares through the Early Pay-in mechanism, with obligations download on January 20, 2026 and final settlement on January 21, 2026.

Key Points

  • Settlement Type: Buyback with Settlement No. 2026003
  • Bidding period: January 8-14, 2026
  • Obligation download: January 20, 2026
  • Settlement date: January 21, 2026
  • Demat shares must be delivered only through Early Pay-in of Shares mechanism available in both depositories
  • Market Type “Buyback” and Settlement No. 2026003 must be used by Members/Custodians in depository system
  • CDSL & NSDL early pay-in securities will be earmarked/blocked in clients’ accounts
  • No EPN file upload required by Members & Custodians
  • Client-wise stamp duty charges available in MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes. This circular implements existing buyback framework as per Revised Guidelines of Mechanism for acquisition of shares through Stock Exchange referenced in Notice No.20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020.

Compliance Requirements

For Members/Custodians:

  • Complete early pay-in of securities in depository system sufficiently in advance before BSE OTB Bidding window closure
  • Ensure effect of early pay-in is reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before prescribed timelines for accepting/confirming bids
  • Use correct Market Type “Buyback” and Settlement No. 2026003 in depository system
  • Securities will be automatically earmarked/blocked in requisite market type and settlement number
  • Review MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise stamp duty charges

Contact for Clarifications:

Important Dates

  • January 8, 2026: Bid start date
  • January 14, 2026: Bid end date
  • January 20, 2026: Obligation download date
  • January 21, 2026: Settlement date

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - Limited to shareholders of FAIRCHEM ORGANICS LIMITED who wish to participate in the buyback offer.

Operational Impact: Medium - Members and custodians handling FAIRCHEM shares must ensure timely early pay-in of securities through depository system and coordinate with the BSE OTB platform timeline requirements. The automatic earmarking/blocking mechanism simplifies the process compared to manual EPN file uploads.

Impact Justification

Company-specific buyback settlement schedule affecting shareholders of FAIRCHEM ORGANICS LIMITED who wish to participate in the acquisition window