Description

BSE circular announcing securities being added to, moved within, and removed from the Short Term 5/15/30 Days ASM Framework effective March 13, 2026.

Summary

BSE has issued a circular on the applicability of the Short Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) framework effective March 13, 2026. Eight securities are being newly added to the ST-ASM framework, none are being moved to higher or lower stages within the framework, and eight securities are being removed from the framework (most due to inclusion in the LT-ASM Framework).

Key Points

  • 8 securities newly shortlisted in ST-ASM (5/15/30 Days) framework effective March 13, 2026
  • No securities moved to higher or lower ST-ASM stages
  • 8 securities moving out of ST-ASM framework effective March 13, 2026
  • Most exiting securities (marked *) are moving out due to inclusion in the LT-ASM Framework
  • Two SME scrips (marked @) are among those exiting: Essex Marine Ltd and Identixweb Ltd
  • One SME scrip (marked @) among new entrants: Aritas Vinyl Ltd (in consolidated list at Stage II)

Regulatory Changes

The ST-ASM framework applies enhanced surveillance on shortlisted securities to curb excessive speculation and price manipulation. Securities under ST-ASM face additional margin requirements and trade restrictions based on their assigned stage (Stage I or Stage II).

Compliance Requirements

  • Brokers and trading members must apply applicable ST-ASM margins and restrictions for newly added securities from March 13, 2026
  • Clients holding positions in exiting securities should note relaxation of ST-ASM restrictions from March 13, 2026
  • Members should refer to the consolidated list (Annexure III) for current ST-ASM stage assignments

Important Dates

  • Effective Date: March 13, 2026 — all changes (additions and removals) take effect

Impact Assessment

Newly Added Securities (ST-ASM effective March 13, 2026):

Scrip CodeISINScrip Name
532392INE230B01021Creative Eye Ltd*
590024INE188A01015Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd*
523384INE843B01013Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd*
533285INE245L01028RDB Infrastructure And Power Ltd
511700INE625D01028Standard Capital Markets Ltd
511447INE706F01021Sylph Industries Ltd
532398INE240C01028Usha Martin Education & Solutions Ltd*
526953INE411B01019Venus Remedies Ltd*

Securities Exiting ST-ASM (effective March 13, 2026):

Scrip CodeISINScrip NameReason
531533INE578B01015Accedere Ltd*Moved to LT-ASM
523229INE415D01024Bharat Seats LtdMoved to LT-ASM
512441INE993I01029Enbee Trade & Finance LtdMoved to LT-ASM
544475INE1IBY01019Essex Marine Ltd@SME scrip exiting
544388INE0PA401012Identixweb Ltd*@Moved to LT-ASM (SME)
544456INE219Y01026R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems Ltd*Moved to LT-ASM
530439INE140C01012Siddha Ventures LtdMoved to LT-ASM
503624INE406N01014Svaraj Trading & Agencies Ltd*Moved to LT-ASM

The migration of most exiting securities to LT-ASM indicates continued regulatory concern about these stocks, with long-term surveillance replacing short-term measures. Newly added securities will face heightened scrutiny and potential margin impacts.

Impact Justification

ST-ASM placement directly restricts trading conditions for affected securities, impacting liquidity and investor participation for 8 newly added and 8 removed securities.