Description
BSE announces listing of additional equity shares issued by 7 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans, effective February 03, 2026.
Summary
BSE has listed additional equity shares issued by 7 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS), effective from Tuesday, February 03, 2026. The total securities listed include over 2.6 million shares across major banks and companies including HDFC Bank (1.2 million shares), ICICI Bank (765,234 shares), and others. None of the newly listed shares are subject to lock-in restrictions.
Key Points
- 7 companies have issued additional equity shares under ESOP/ESOS schemes
- All securities will be available for trading from February 03, 2026
- No lock-in period applicable for any of the listed securities
- Total issuance includes major banking sector participants
- HDFC Bank issued the largest tranche with 1,219,698 shares (face value ₹1)
- ICICI Bank issued 765,234 shares (face value ₹2)
Companies and Share Details
| Company | ISIN | Scrip Code | Shares Issued | Face Value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited | INE304W01038 | 544484 | 295,857 | 1 |
| Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited | INE635Q01029 | 538567 | 80,451 | 2 |
| HDFC Bank Limited | INE040A01034 | 500180 | 1,219,698 | 1 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | INE090A01021 | 532174 | 765,234 | 2 |
| J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited | INE572A01036 | 506943 | 92,490 | 1 |
| Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited | INE048B01035 | 507789 | 109,180 | 2 |
| Kernex Microsystems (India) Limited | INE202H01019 | 532686 | 43,000 | 10 |
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine listing notification for securities issued under existing ESOP/ESOS frameworks.
Compliance Requirements
- Market participants are requested to take note of the new securities admitted for trading
- Standard trading and settlement procedures will apply to these securities
- No special compliance requirements for these listings
Important Dates
- Notice Date: February 02, 2026
- Trading Commencement Date: February 03, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Lock-in Expiry: Not Applicable (no lock-in period)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Minimal. ESOP issuances represent small dilutions relative to total outstanding shares of these companies. The largest issuance (HDFC Bank at 1.2 million shares) represents a negligible percentage of the bank’s total equity base.
Operational Impact: Routine operational notice with no changes to trading procedures or market operations.
Investor Impact: No direct impact on existing shareholders. These shares are issued as part of employee compensation programs and are immediately tradable without restrictions.
Impact Justification
Routine operational notice for listing of ESOP shares. No lock-in restrictions. Minimal market impact as these are small dilutions from existing employee compensation plans.