Description
BSE lists additional securities issued by 19 companies under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS), effective for trading from March 12, 2026.
Summary
BSE has notified that further new securities issued by 19 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS) are listed and admitted for trading on the Exchange with effect from Thursday, March 12, 2026. The listing covers a combined issuance of over 2.4 million shares across companies ranging from large-caps like ICICI Bank and Wipro to mid and small-cap firms.
Key Points
- 19 companies have new ESOP/ESOS shares listed effective March 12, 2026
- None of the newly listed shares are under any lock-in period
- Largest issuances by volume: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (1,818,422 shares), ICICI Bank (485,368 shares), One 97 Communications/Paytm (217,265 shares), Paradeep Phosphates (201,605 shares), and Sterling Tools (160,108 shares)
- Face values vary: ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, or ₹10 per share depending on the company
- All securities are in demat form with specific distribution number ranges assigned
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a routine listing notification under existing ESOP/ESOS framework.
Compliance Requirements
No specific compliance requirements for market participants. The circular is informational, advising all market participants to take note of the newly listed securities and their respective ISIN codes and scrip codes for trading purposes.
Important Dates
- Circular Date: March 11, 2026
- Effective Trading Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Lock-in expiry: Not applicable (NA) for all 19 companies
Impact Assessment
| Company | Scrip Code | Shares Listed | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Capital Ltd | 540691 | 42,581 | ₹10 |
| Aptus Value Housing Finance | 543335 | 10,000 | ₹2 |
| Atishay Limited | 538713 | 50,250 | ₹10 |
| CG Power and Industrial Solutions | 500093 | 6,000 | ₹2 |
| Chalet Hotels Limited | 542399 | 30,227 | ₹10 |
| CMS Info Systems Limited | 543441 | 165,000 | ₹10 |
| Coromandel International | 506395 | 19,230 | ₹1 |
| Cyient Limited | 532175 | 3,623 | ₹5 |
| Deccan Gold Mines Ltd | 512068 | 85,000 | ₹1 |
| Emcure Pharmaceuticals | 544210 | 17,000 | ₹10 |
| Federal Bank Ltd | 500469 | 86,162 | ₹2 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | 532174 | 485,368 | ₹2 |
| One 97 Communications (Paytm) | 543396 | 217,265 | ₹1 |
| Paradeep Phosphates Limited | 543530 | 201,605 | ₹10 |
| Sterling Tools Ltd | 530759 | 160,108 | ₹2 |
| Tube Investments of India | 540762 | 25,258 | ₹1 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | 542904 | 1,818,422 | ₹10 |
| Viyash Scientific Limited | 512529 | 120,000 | ₹2 |
| Wipro Ltd | 507685 | 50,070 | ₹2 |
The market impact is minimal as ESOP listings represent employee compensation-related dilution, which is typically pre-disclosed and expected by investors. The largest absolute dilution is from Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (1.8M shares), though relative to total outstanding shares these figures are generally small. No lock-in periods apply, meaning shares are immediately tradable.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing covering 19 companies including large-caps like ICICI Bank, Wipro, and Federal Bank with significant share volumes; no regulatory changes or compliance obligations for general market participants.