Description

Trading suspended in Bharti Airtel's partly paid equity shares from February 6, 2026 to determine shareholders eligible to pay the First and Final Call Money of Rs.401.25 per share.

Summary

BSE has announced suspension of trading in Bharti Airtel Ltd’s partly paid equity shares (Scrip Code 890157) effective February 6, 2026. The suspension is to facilitate the determination of eligible shareholders for the First and Final Call Money payment. Shareholders holding partly paid shares must pay Rs.401.25 per share, comprising Rs.3.75 towards face value and Rs.397.50 towards share premium.

Key Points

  • Trading in partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd (Scrip Code 890157) will be suspended from February 6, 2026
  • Record date set as February 6, 2026 to identify eligible shareholders
  • First and Final Call Money amount: Rs.401.25 per share (Rs.3.75 face value + Rs.397.50 share premium)
  • Settlement number: DR-815/2025-2026
  • Trading members advised not to deal in these partly paid shares from the specified date

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory framework changes. This is a standard corporate action procedure for collecting call money on partly paid shares.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must cease all dealings in Bharti Airtel’s partly paid equity shares (Scrip Code 890157) from February 6, 2026
  • Trading members are required to take note of this suspension and inform their clients accordingly
  • Shareholders holding partly paid shares must be prepared to pay the First and Final Call Money of Rs.401.25 per share

Important Dates

  • Record Date: February 6, 2026
  • No Dealings From: February 6, 2026 (Settlement No. DR-815/2025-2026)
  • Notice Date: February 1, 2026

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High - Trading suspension affects liquidity in partly paid shares of Bharti Airtel, one of India’s largest telecom operators. Shareholders cannot exit their positions in partly paid shares from the suspension date.

Shareholder Impact: High - Shareholders must arrange funds to pay Rs.401.25 per partly paid share held. Failure to pay the call money may result in forfeiture of shares as per company bylaws.

Operational Impact: Trading members must update their systems to block trading in scrip code 890157 and communicate the suspension to affected clients holding these partly paid shares.

Impact Justification

Trading suspension in partly paid shares of a major telecom company affecting shareholders' ability to trade and requiring immediate action on call payment