Description
Settlement calendar for Matrimony.com Limited's buyback through acquisition window, conducted from February 5-11, 2026, with settlement on February 18, 2026.
Summary
BSE has announced the settlement schedule for Matrimony.com Limited’s buyback through the Offer to Buy - Acquisition Window mechanism. The buyback bidding period runs from February 5-11, 2026, with settlement number 2026011. Obligation download is scheduled for February 17, 2026, and settlement date is February 18, 2026.
Key Points
- Settlement Type: Buyback, Settlement No. 2026011
- Bid Period: February 5, 2026 to February 11, 2026
- Obligation Download: February 17, 2026
- Settlement Date: February 18, 2026
- Demat shares must be delivered exclusively through Early Pay-in of Shares mechanism
- Available in both depositories (CDSL and NSDL)
- Market Type designation: “Buyback” with settlement no. 2026011
- Securities will be earmarked/blocked in clients’ accounts in requisite market type and settlement number
- Members NOT required to upload EPN file
- Members should refer to MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise stamp duty charges
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This circular implements existing revised guidelines for mechanism of acquisition of shares through stock exchange as per Notice No. 20200528-32 dated May 28, 2020.
Compliance Requirements
- Members/Custodians: Must ensure early pay-in of securities is reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before prescribed timelines for accepting/confirmation of bids by BSE OTB platform
- Timing Critical: Complete early pay-in process in depository system sufficiently in advance before closure of BSE OTB bidding window and confirmation window
- Market Type Usage: Use “Buyback” market type and settlement no. 2026011 in depository system
- No EPN Upload: Members and custodians are NOT required to upload any EPN file
- Stamp Duty Reference: Members must refer to MBRSTD_OTB_CM_mmm_SettNo file for client-wise stamp duty charges
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bid Start Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Bid End Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Obligation Download | February 17, 2026 |
| Settlement Date | February 18, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
Shareholder Impact: Shareholders of Matrimony.com Limited wishing to participate in the buyback must ensure their shares are delivered through early pay-in mechanism during the specified bidding period.
Operational Impact: Members and custodians must coordinate early pay-in timings carefully to ensure securities are reflected in BSE/ICCL systems before bidding window closure. The automatic earmarking/blocking in client accounts through depositories simplifies the process by eliminating EPN file upload requirements.
Market Scope: Limited to Matrimony.com Limited shareholders and participating members/custodians. Standard buyback settlement procedures apply.
Contact for Clarifications: ICCL Help Desk at 022-69158590/45720490/45720690 or iccl.helpdesk@icclindia.com
Impact Justification
Important for shareholders participating in buyback; specific settlement procedures and timelines affect transaction processing but limited to single company buyback event