Description

BSE announces listing and admission to trading of further securities issued under ESOP/ESOS by 9 companies including Angel One, AU Small Finance Bank, ICICI Bank, and others, effective February 5, 2026.

Summary

BSE has announced the listing and admission to trading of further securities issued under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) and Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOS) by 9 companies. These securities will be listed with effect from Thursday, February 5, 2026. The total shares being listed amount to 975,224 shares across various companies with no lock-in period applicable.

Key Points

  • 9 companies are listing additional shares issued under ESOP/ESOS schemes
  • Total shares being listed: 975,224 shares
  • Effective listing date: February 5, 2026
  • None of the shares are under lock-in period
  • Companies include major banks (ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, South Indian Bank), fintech (Angel One, Paytm), and others
  • Largest issuance by number: ICICI Bank (348,380 shares)
  • Face values range from Re 1 to Rs 10 per share

Companies and Share Details

  1. Angel One Limited - 24,851 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  2. AU Small Finance Bank Limited - 177,323 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  3. ICICI Bank Limited - 348,380 shares (Face Value: Rs 2)
  4. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited - 30,685 shares (Face Value: Rs 5)
  5. One 97 Communications Limited (Paytm) - 100,281 shares (Face Value: Re 1)
  6. Quick Heal Technologies Limited - 153 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  7. SBI Cards And Payment Services Limited - 8,096 shares (Face Value: Rs 10)
  8. South Indian Bank Limited - 186,475 shares (Face Value: Re 1)
  9. Viyash Scientific Limited - 100,000 shares (Face Value: Rs 2)

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine administrative notification for listing of securities already issued under existing ESOP/ESOS frameworks.

Compliance Requirements

  • All market participants must take note of the new securities being listed
  • Trading members should update their systems to reflect the additional shares available for trading from February 5, 2026
  • No specific compliance action required beyond awareness

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: February 4, 2026
  • Listing and Trading Commencement: February 5, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Lock-in Expiry: Not applicable (NA for all companies)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Low - The listing of ESOP/ESOS shares is a routine corporate action that increases the float of shares marginally. The quantities involved represent a small fraction of the total outstanding shares for each company.

Operational Impact: Minimal - This is a standard listing process requiring no special operational changes. Market participants need only be aware of the additional shares in circulation.

Liquidity Impact: Negligible - While technically increasing supply, the share quantities are relatively small and the absence of lock-in restrictions means these shares could be traded immediately, though ESOP holders typically retain shares for longer periods.

Company-Specific Notes: ICICI Bank has the largest number of shares being listed (348,380), but this represents a tiny fraction of its massive float. Paytm (One 97 Communications) continues its ESOP issuance pattern as part of employee retention strategies.

Impact Justification

Routine listing of ESOP/ESOS shares for 9 companies with no lock-in period. Minor impact on individual stock supply but part of normal corporate actions.