Description

BSE announces 6 new securities shortlisted under Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework and 4 securities moved to higher ESM stages, effective March 05, 2026. No securities are moving out of ESM.

Summary

BSE has issued an update to the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework effective March 05, 2026. Six securities have been newly shortlisted under ESM, four securities are being escalated to higher ESM stages, and no securities are moving to lower stages or exiting the framework. A consolidated list of all securities currently under ESM is also provided.

Key Points

  • 6 new securities added to ESM framework w.e.f. March 05, 2026
  • 4 securities moved to higher ESM stages w.e.f. March 05, 2026
  • 0 securities moved to lower ESM stages
  • 0 securities exiting the ESM framework
  • Shoora Designs Ltd (543970) is an SME scrip
  • Akme Fintrade (India) Ltd and Vipul Ltd are flagged as per NSE

Regulatory Changes

Newly Added to ESM (Annexure I - Part A):

Sr NoScrip CodeISINScrip Name
1544200INE916Y01027Akme Fintrade (India) Ltd*
2511505INE707C01018Capital Trust Ltd
3526604INE845B01018Lippi Systems Ltd
4532637INE584F01014Mangalam Drugs & Organics Ltd
5543970INE0OJZ01019Shoora Designs Ltd#
6523722INE119B01018Svam Software Ltd

Moved to Higher ESM Stage:

Sr NoScrip CodeISINScrip Name
1531794INE331F01028Seshachal Technologies Ltd
2526883INE641B01011Shikhar Consultants Ltd
3509953INE961E01017Trade Wings Ltd
4511726INE946H01037Vipul Ltd*

Moved to Lower ESM Stage: Nil

Moving Out of ESM (Annexure II): Nil

* As per NSE | # SME Scrip

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members and investors must note that securities newly placed under ESM will be subject to trade-for-trade settlement and applicable price band restrictions
  • Securities moved to higher ESM stages face more stringent trading conditions
  • Brokers must ensure clients are informed of ESM status before executing trades in these securities
  • Margin requirements and settlement norms as per the applicable ESM stage must be adhered to

Important Dates

  • Effective Date: March 05, 2026 — All ESM additions, stage escalations, and stage reductions take effect
  • Circular Date: March 04, 2026

Impact Assessment

The placement of 6 securities under ESM and escalation of 4 others to higher stages signals heightened regulatory scrutiny on these counters. ESM restrictions — including mandatory trade-for-trade settlement and tightened price bands — significantly reduce liquidity and may deter institutional and retail participation. The absence of any securities exiting ESM this cycle suggests the exchange is tightening its surveillance stance. The consolidated Annexure III list confirms a substantial number of scrips remain under various ESM stages, indicating continued broad-based market surveillance. Traders and investors holding positions in the newly added or escalated securities should review applicable margin and settlement obligations immediately.

Impact Justification

ESM placement imposes significant trading restrictions (trade-for-trade settlement, price bands) on affected securities. 6 new securities are being added and 4 are escalated to higher restrictive stages, directly impacting trading liquidity and investor access for those scrips.