Description
BSE lists additional equity shares issued by 12 companies under Employee Stock Option/Employee Stock Ownership Schemes, effective for trading from February 26, 2026. Over 1.67 million new shares across companies including ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, SBI Life, and UNO Minda.
Summary
BSE has listed and admitted for trading additional equity shares issued by 12 companies under their respective Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) or Employee Stock Ownership Schemes (ESOS). The new securities are effective for trading from Thursday, February 26, 2026. A combined total of approximately 1,673,075 new shares have been listed across all 12 companies. None of the newly listed shares are under any lock-in period.
Key Points
- 12 companies have listed fresh equity shares arising from ESOP/ESOS exercises
- All new securities are admitted for trading effective February 26, 2026
- No shares are subject to any lock-in restrictions
- Largest issuances by volume: Federal Bank (418,906 shares), ICICI Bank (369,765 shares), UNO Minda (364,806 shares)
- Smallest issuances by volume: Centum Electronics (4,833 shares), CreditAccess Grameen (11,675 shares)
- Face values vary: ₹1 (Marico), ₹2 (EPL, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, Poonawalla Fincorp, UNO Minda), ₹10 (all others)
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine administrative notice under existing ESOP/ESOS listing frameworks.
Compliance Requirements
- All market participants are requested to note the updated ISIN-wise distribution number ranges for each company
- Trading systems should recognize the new share ranges as valid for settlement
- No specific compliance action required from investors or brokers beyond standard awareness
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular Date | February 25, 2026 |
| Effective Trading Date | February 26, 2026 |
| Lock-in Expiry | Not Applicable (NA) for all 12 companies |
Impact Assessment
Company-wise new shares listed:
| Sr. | Company | Scrip Code | ISIN | Shares Added | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centum Electronics Limited | 517544 | INE320B01020 | 4,833 | ₹10 |
| 2 | CreditAccess Grameen Ltd. | 541770 | INE741K01010 | 11,675 | ₹10 |
| 3 | EPL Limited | 500135 | INE255A01020 | 13,942 | ₹2 |
| 4 | Federal Bank Limited | 500469 | INE171A01029 | 418,906 | ₹2 |
| 5 | ICICI Bank Limited | 532174 | INE090A01021 | 369,765 | ₹2 |
| 6 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. | 540716 | INE765G01017 | 47,109 | ₹10 |
| 7 | ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | 540133 | INE726G01019 | 124,912 | ₹10 |
| 8 | Marico Limited | 531642 | INE196A01026 | 17,077 | ₹1 |
| 9 | Natural Capsules Limited | 524654 | INE936B01015 | 45,000 | ₹10 |
| 10 | Poonawalla Fincorp Limited | 524000 | INE511C01022 | 68,092 | ₹2 |
| 11 | SBI Life Insurance Company Limited | 540719 | INE123W01016 | 186,958 | ₹10 |
| 12 | UNO Minda Limited | 532539 | INE405E01023 | 364,806 | ₹2 |
The dilution effect on each company’s existing share capital is minimal given the relatively small volumes added. ESOP/ESOS issuances are a standard corporate benefit mechanism and this listing is routine in nature. No significant price or liquidity impact is expected for any of the affected securities.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing notice covering incremental share additions across 12 companies; no lock-in applies and individual share quantities are small relative to total float, posing minimal market impact.