Description
BSE lists new equity shares issued under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS) by 8 companies, effective for trading from February 23, 2026.
Summary
BSE has notified market participants that further new equity securities issued by 8 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS) are listed and admitted for trading on the Exchange with effect from Monday, February 23, 2026. None of the newly listed shares carry any lock-in restrictions.
Key Points
- 8 companies have listed new shares under ESOP/ESOS schemes effective February 23, 2026
- Total shares listed range from 5,500 (Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands) to 58,80,060 (Lloyds Engineering Works)
- No lock-in period applies to any of the newly listed securities
- Face values range from Re. 1 to Rs. 10 per share depending on the company
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a routine administrative listing notice under existing ESOP/ESOS framework.
Compliance Requirements
Market participants are requested to take note of the new securities admitted for trading. No specific compliance action is required from market participants beyond updating records for the newly listed share ranges.
Important Dates
- Notice Date: February 20, 2026
- Effective Trading Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Impact Assessment
Minimal market impact. These are routine ESOP/ESOS listings representing employee compensation shares. Details of newly listed securities:
| Company | Scrip Code | ISIN | Shares Listed | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited | 544403 | INE14LE01019 | 5,500 | Rs. 10 |
| Aether Industries Limited | 543534 | INE0BWX01014 | 11,778 | Rs. 10 |
| ArisInfra Solutions Limited | 544419 | INE0H9P01028 | 3,12,340 | Rs. 2 |
| Karnataka Bank Limited | 532652 | INE614B01018 | 17,501 | Rs. 10 |
| Lloyds Engineering Works Limited | 539992 | INE093R01011 | 58,80,060 | Re. 1 |
| PB Fintech Limited | 543390 | INE417T01026 | 18,330 | Rs. 2 |
| Wanbury Limited | 524212 | INE107F01022 | 47,400 | Rs. 10 |
| Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited | 543985 | INE07K301024 | 6,478 | Re. 1 |
Lloyds Engineering Works has the largest addition at 58.8 lakh shares, which may cause minor dilution. All other additions are small relative to typical outstanding share counts.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing notice affecting 8 companies with no lock-in restrictions. Standard administrative circular with no regulatory changes or compliance obligations for market participants beyond awareness.