Description
BSE announces the list of 139+ companies eligible for trading in Group A segment, representing high liquidity and quality securities including major blue-chip stocks across various sectors.
Summary
BSE has published Annexure III listing companies eligible for trading in Group A segment. The list includes 139+ companies (numbered 1-139, with content showing entries 1-139) representing the highest quality and most liquid securities on the exchange. Group A includes major blue-chip stocks across sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, energy, technology, FMCG, infrastructure, and industrials. Notable inclusions are all major Adani Group entities, leading banks, automobile manufacturers, pharma companies, and India’s largest conglomerates.
Key Points
- Total 139+ companies listed as Group A eligible securities
- Includes major blue-chip stocks: Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank
- Adani Group representation: Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, Adani Ports, Adani Power, Adani Total Gas, Adani Energy Solutions
- Major banks included: State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Bandhan Bank
- Leading automobile companies: Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra
- Pharma sector: Biocon, Aurobindo Pharma, Alkem Labs, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s
- FMCG majors: Asian Paints, Britannia, Dabur, Colgate-Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever
- Infrastructure & capital goods: L&T, BHEL, ABB India, Siemens, Bharat Electronics
- Energy sector: BPCL, ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid, Coal India
- Financial services: Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Regulatory Changes
This circular represents the periodic review and publication of Group A eligible companies. Group A classification indicates:
- Securities meeting stringent liquidity criteria
- Companies with strong fundamentals and market capitalization
- Enhanced trading privileges and lower circuit limits compared to other groups
- Benchmark status for institutional and retail investors
The review ensures the group composition reflects current market conditions and company performance standards.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must recognize these securities as Group A for trading purposes
- Margin requirements and position limits applicable to Group A securities apply
- Risk management systems should be configured according to Group A parameters
- Investors benefit from enhanced liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads for these securities
- Securities in this group typically have lower VaR margins due to higher liquidity
Important Dates
- Circular Date: January 14, 2026
- Effective Date: Applicable immediately for trading classification purposes
- Review Cycle: Periodic review conducted by BSE to maintain Group A eligibility standards
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: High positive impact on investor confidence as Group A classification signifies quality and liquidity. The comprehensive list covering 139+ major securities ensures deep market participation.
Trading Impact: Group A securities enjoy:
- Higher trading volumes and liquidity
- Narrower bid-ask spreads
- Lower price volatility due to depth
- Preferential treatment in margin requirements
- Enhanced visibility among institutional investors
Investor Impact: Retail and institutional investors can identify high-quality, liquid securities suitable for large transactions. Group A stocks are preferred for index funds, ETFs, and institutional portfolios.
Sectoral Representation: Well-diversified across sectors ensuring broad market representation - financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, energy, FMCG, infrastructure, metals, and telecom.
Operational Impact: Brokers and trading systems must ensure proper classification for risk management, margin calculations, and regulatory reporting purposes.
Impact Justification
Group A classification affects trading parameters, margin requirements, and investor perception for 139+ major securities including all key blue-chip stocks. This classification determines liquidity standards and trading privileges on BSE.