Description

BSE notifies trading members to cease dealing in partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd from February 6, 2026 due to record date for first and final call money payment eligibility.

Summary

BSE has issued a notice prohibiting dealings in partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd (Scrip Code 890157) effective February 6, 2026. The restriction is imposed to facilitate the record date determination for shareholders eligible to pay the first and final call money of Rs.401.25 per share (Rs.3.75 face value + Rs.397.50 share premium).

Key Points

  • Trading in partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd must cease from February 6, 2026
  • Record date set for February 6, 2026 to determine eligible shareholders
  • First and final call money: Rs.401.25 per share (Face Value: Rs.3.75, Share Premium: Rs.397.50)
  • Settlement number: DR-815/2025-2026
  • Notice applies only to partly paid-up equity shares (Scrip Code 890157)
  • Trading members must comply immediately

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory framework changes. This is a specific corporate action notification requiring temporary trading suspension for partly paid shares.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must not execute any deals in partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd (Scrip Code 890157) from February 6, 2026
  • Trading members are required to take note of this restriction and ensure compliance
  • All pending transactions must be settled under settlement number DR-815/2025-2026

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - affects only partly paid equity shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd, not fully paid shares. Limited impact on overall market liquidity.

Operational Impact: Trading members holding positions in partly paid shares must immediately halt trading activities for this specific scrip. Shareholders of partly paid shares need to prepare for call money payment of Rs.401.25 per share to convert to fully paid status.

Investor Impact: Shareholders identified as of record date February 6, 2026 will be required to pay the first and final call money. No trading opportunity available from the restriction date.

Impact Justification

Affects trading in partly paid shares of Bharti Airtel requiring immediate action from trading members, but limited to specific share class with defined settlement number DR-815/2025-2026