Description

BSE announces listing and admission for trading of new securities issued by 10 companies under ESOP/ESOS schemes, effective February 1, 2026.

Summary

BSE has approved the listing and admission for trading of further securities issued by 10 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) and Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS). The new shares will be available for trading from February 1, 2026. The total issuance includes 1,780,219 shares across various companies with no lock-in restrictions.

Key Points

  • 10 companies have issued new securities under ESOP/ESOS schemes
  • All securities will be listed and admitted for trading effective February 1, 2026
  • Total of 1,780,219 shares being listed across all companies
  • No lock-in period applies to any of the listed securities
  • Face values range from Re 1 to Rs 10 depending on the company
  • Largest issuance: IDFC First Bank Limited with 1,091,052 shares
  • Smallest issuance: Tata Elxsi Limited with 543 shares

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine listing notification for securities issued under existing ESOP/ESOS frameworks.

Compliance Requirements

  • Market participants must take note of the new securities available for trading
  • Updated share capital and outstanding shares to be reflected in trading systems
  • Companies must ensure proper disclosure of diluted share capital post-listing

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: January 30, 2026
  • Effective Trading Date: February 1, 2026
  • Lock-in Expiry: Not applicable (no lock-in period)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. The quantities being listed represent small percentages of the respective companies’ outstanding shares. The largest issuance of 1.09 million shares by IDFC First Bank is unlikely to cause significant price movement given the bank’s large float.

Liquidity Impact: Negligible increase in liquidity for the affected stocks. The additional shares will be available for immediate trading without restrictions.

Companies Affected:

  1. CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited - 15,000 shares (Face Value: Rs 2)
  2. DCB Bank Limited - 38,400 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  3. Federal Bank Limited - 205,701 shares (Face Value: Rs 2)
  4. FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited (Nykaa) - 163,400 shares (Face Value: Re 1)
  5. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited - 31,000 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  6. IDFC First Bank Limited - 1,091,052 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  7. Jyoti Structures Limited - 191,000 shares (Face Value: Rs 2)
  8. Karnataka Bank Limited - 10,000 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  9. Saurashtra Cement Limited - 34,123 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  10. Tata Elxsi Limited - 543 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)

Investor Impact: Positive for employees receiving these shares as they can immediately trade without lock-in restrictions. Minimal dilution impact for existing shareholders.

Impact Justification

Routine listing of ESOP/ESOS shares with relatively small quantities that will have minimal market impact. No lock-in restrictions apply.