Description

Trading suspended in Bharti Airtel's partly paid equity shares from February 6, 2026, to determine eligible shareholders for First and Final Call Money payment 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 who must pay the First and Final Call Money of Rs.401.25 per share, comprising Rs.3.75 towards face value and Rs.397.50 towards share premium.

Key Points

  • Trading in Bharti Airtel’s partly paid equity shares (Scrip Code 890157) will be suspended from February 6, 2026
  • Record date set as February 6, 2026, for determining eligible shareholders
  • First and Final Call Money amount: Rs.401.25 per share
  • Call money breakdown: Rs.3.75 (Face Value) + Rs.397.50 (Share Premium)
  • Settlement number: DR-815/2025-2026
  • Trading members are advised not to deal in these partly paid shares

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory framework changes. This is a standard corporate action procedure for partly paid shares where the company is calling for the remaining unpaid portion of share capital.

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 circular and inform their clients accordingly
  • Eligible shareholders holding partly paid shares must prepare to pay the First and Final Call Money

Important Dates

  • February 1, 2026: Circular issue date
  • February 6, 2026: Record date for determining eligible shareholders
  • February 6, 2026: Trading suspension effective date (Settlement DR-815/2025-2026)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High impact on holders of Bharti Airtel partly paid equity shares who must arrange payment of Rs.401.25 per share. Trading suspension prevents any transactions in these shares, affecting liquidity for current holders.

Operational Impact: Trading members must update their systems to block trading in Scrip Code 890157 and notify clients holding these partly paid shares about the call money payment requirement and trading suspension.

Investor Impact: Shareholders of partly paid shares face a substantial payment obligation and cannot exit their positions through market sale during the suspension period.

Impact Justification

Immediate trading suspension affecting Bharti Airtel partly paid shares with significant call money payment requirement of Rs.401.25 per share