Description
BSE lists additional securities issued by 15 companies under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS), effective for trading from March 10, 2026. No lock-in period applies to any of the listed securities.
Summary
BSE has notified the listing and admission for trading of further securities issued by 15 companies under their respective Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS). These new securities are effective for trading from Tuesday, March 10, 2026. None of the listed securities are subject to any lock-in period.
Key Points
- 15 companies have listed additional shares under ESOP/ESOS schemes
- All securities are effective for trading from March 10, 2026
- No lock-in period applies to any of the newly listed securities
- Shares span face values of ₹1, ₹2, and ₹10 depending on the company
- Total new shares range from 577 (Astec Lifesciences) to 399,870 (Moschip Technologies)
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational notice informing market participants of newly listed ESOP/ESOS shares in accordance with standard BSE listing procedures.
Compliance Requirements
No specific compliance action is required from market participants. The notice is informational, advising that the following securities are now available for trading:
| Sr. | Company | ISIN | Scrip Code | No. of Shares | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astec Lifesciences Limited | INE563J01010 | 533138 | 577 | ₹10 |
| 2 | AU Small Finance Bank Limited | INE949L01017 | 540611 | 257,820 | ₹10 |
| 3 | Avantel Limited | INE005B01027 | 532406 | 52,780 | ₹2 |
| 4 | AXIS Bank Limited | INE238A01034 | 532215 | 287,534 | ₹2 |
| 5 | Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited | INE121A01024 | 511243 | 160,176 | ₹2 |
| 6 | Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited | INE063P01018 | 543243 | 54,997 | ₹10 |
| 7 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited | INE765G01017 | 540716 | 25,995 | ₹10 |
| 8 | Lodha Developers Limited | INE670K01029 | 543287 | 2,414 | ₹10 |
| 9 | Moschip Technologies Limited | INE935B01025 | 532407 | 399,870 | ₹2 |
| 10 | Quick Heal Technologies Limited | INE306L01010 | 539678 | 18,015 | ₹10 |
| 11 | Refex Industries Limited | INE056I01025 | 532884 | 69,859 | ₹2 |
| 12 | South Indian Bank Limited | INE683A01023 | 532218 | 154,754 | ₹1 |
| 13 | Tata Technologies Limited | INE142M01025 | 544028 | 177,622 | ₹2 |
| 14 | Transport Corporation of India Ltd | INE688A01022 | 532349 | 16,810 | ₹2 |
| 15 | Vishal Mega Mart Limited | INE01EA01019 | 544307 | 115,000 | ₹10 |
Important Dates
- Notice Date: March 9, 2026
- Effective Trading Date: March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Lock-in Period: Not applicable for all 15 companies
Impact Assessment
The impact of this circular is low. ESOP/ESOS listings represent incremental additions to existing share capital as employee stock options are exercised. The share counts are modest relative to the total issued capital of each company. No dilution concern is significant at these volumes. Market participants holding or trading in these scrips should note the updated distribution number ranges for reconciliation purposes.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing notification with no lock-in period; affects 15 companies with incremental share additions that are minor relative to existing issued capital. No regulatory changes or compliance obligations for market participants beyond awareness.