Description

BSE announces securities being added to, moved within, and removed from the Short Term 5/15/30 Days ASM Framework effective March 12, 2026. Eight securities are newly shortlisted, one moves to a higher stage, and nine exit the framework.

Summary

BSE has issued a circular detailing changes to the Short Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) framework effective March 12, 2026. Eight securities are newly shortlisted under the ST-ASM 5/15/30 Days framework, one security is moved to a higher ASM stage, no securities are moved to a lower stage, and nine securities are exiting the ST-ASM framework (some transitioning to LT-ASM).

Key Points

  • 8 new securities added to ST-ASM framework (Stage I) effective March 12, 2026
  • 1 security (Logiciel Solutions Ltd) moved to a higher ST-ASM stage effective March 12, 2026
  • 0 securities moved to a lower ST-ASM stage
  • 9 securities removed from ST-ASM framework effective March 12, 2026
  • 2 of the exiting securities (Lead Financial Services Ltd, Veerkrupa Jewellers Ltd) are moving to LT-ASM framework
  • SME scrips are included among newly shortlisted securities (Identixweb Ltd, Logiciel Solutions Ltd)
  • NSE data used for Modern Thread India Ltd classification

Regulatory Changes

The ST-ASM framework applies enhanced surveillance to securities exhibiting abnormal price/volume movements. Securities under ST-ASM face restrictions including reduced price bands and/or periodic call auction mechanisms over 5, 15, or 30 trading day windows. Stage escalation (as applied to Logiciel Solutions Ltd) means tighter surveillance conditions.

Compliance Requirements

  • Brokers and trading members must update client margins and trading parameters for all affected securities effective March 12, 2026
  • Securities newly added to ST-ASM will be subject to applicable price band and trading restrictions per their assigned stage
  • Investors holding or trading in affected securities should review the specific ST-ASM stage conditions applicable to each scrip

Important Dates

  • Effective Date: March 12, 2026 — all additions, stage changes, and removals take effect
  • Circular Date: March 11, 2026

Impact Assessment

Newly Added to ST-ASM (Stage I):

Scrip CodeISINScrip Name
530973INE042C01010Alfa Ica India Ltd
530267INE021N01011Arigato Universe Ltd
538713INE011R01013Atishay Ltd
539946INE217E01014Bazel International Ltd
538787INE997C01015Goenka Business & Finance Ltd
544388INE0PA401012Identixweb Ltd (SME)
500282INE794W01014Modern Thread India Ltd (per NSE)
503624INE406N01014Svaraj Trading & Agencies Ltd

Moved to Higher Stage:

Scrip CodeISINScrip Name
544625INE1BA901016Logiciel Solutions Ltd (SME)

Removed from ST-ASM:

Scrip CodeISINScrip NameReason
500655INE291A01017Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd
532630INE887G01027Gokaldas Exports Ltd
531288INE531D01010Lead Financial Services LtdMoving to LT-ASM
511018INE679T01013Milgrey Finance & Investments Ltd
532486INE637C01025Pokarna Ltd
524542INE450E01029Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd
543545INE0ID001024Veerkrupa Jewellers Ltd (SME)Moving to LT-ASM
532893INE222F01029VTM Ltd
531225INE547B01028Xtglobal Infotech Ltd

The placement of 8 new securities under ST-ASM signals regulatory concern over unusual price/volume activity. Investors in these scrips should expect trading restrictions. Securities exiting ST-ASM (excluding those moving to LT-ASM) see normalized trading conditions restored.

Impact Justification

ST-ASM placement directly affects trading conditions for multiple securities including trading frequency and price bands, impacting investors and market participants in 8 newly added scrips, 1 stage escalation, and 9 removals effective next trading day.