Description
BSE lists additional securities from 6 companies issued under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS), effective March 6, 2026. Companies include Aditya Birla Capital, HDB Financial Services, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, IIFL Capital Services, and Intellect Design Arena.
Summary
BSE has admitted additional securities issued under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS) for six companies to trading on the Exchange with effect from Friday, March 6, 2026. The securities span equity shares across financial services and technology sectors, with no lock-in restrictions applied to any of the newly listed shares.
Key Points
- Six companies have had new ESOP/ESOS shares listed for trading effective March 6, 2026
- A total of 572,238 new shares are being listed across all six companies
- None of the newly listed shares are subject to any lock-in period
- Companies span financial services (banking, insurance, NBFC) and technology sectors
- Notice issued under BSE Notice No. 20260305-18
Newly Listed Securities
| Company | Scrip Code | ISIN | Shares Listed | Face Value | Dist. Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Capital Limited | 540691 | INE674K01013 | 270,988 | ₹10 | 2619092152 – 2619363139 |
| HDB Financial Services Limited | 544429 | INE756I01012 | 27,926 | ₹10 | 830276046 – 830303971 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 532174 | INE090A01021 | 8,906 | ₹2 | 7157639992 – 7157648897 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited | 540133 | INE726G01019 | 58,367 | ₹10 | 1448990637 – 1449049003 |
| IIFL Capital Services Limited | 542773 | INE489L01022 | 46,450 | ₹2 | 328367739 – 328414188 |
| Intellect Design Arena Limited | 538835 | INE306R01017 | 159,601 | ₹5 | 139503024 – 139662624 |
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes are introduced. This is a routine operational notice informing market participants of the admission of ESOP/ESOS-issued securities to trading.
Compliance Requirements
- Market participants are requested to take note of the new securities and their respective distribution number ranges
- No specific compliance action is required from market participants beyond updating records for the newly listed shares
Important Dates
- Circular Date: March 5, 2026
- Effective Date for Trading: March 6, 2026 (Friday)
Impact Assessment
The impact on the market is minimal. ESOP/ESOS listings are routine events reflecting employee compensation settlements. The quantities listed are small relative to the total outstanding capital of these large-cap companies. No lock-in applies, so shares are immediately tradeable, but the volumes are unlikely to cause significant price movement. Intellect Design Arena has the largest relative addition at 159,601 shares, which may warrant monitoring given its smaller market cap compared to the financial sector companies in this notice.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing notice with no lock-in restrictions. Small share quantities relative to total capital for large-cap companies; minimal market impact expected.