Description
BSE lists additional equity shares issued by 9 companies under Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS), effective for trading from May 7, 2026. No lock-in applicable on any of the newly listed securities.
Summary
BSE has notified trading members that additional equity shares issued by 9 companies under their Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP/ESOS) will be listed and admitted for trading effective Thursday, May 7, 2026. None of the newly listed shares are subject to any lock-in period.
Key Points
- 9 companies are listing a combined ~1.65 lakh+ shares under ESOP/ESOS schemes
- All newly issued securities are effective for trading from May 7, 2026
- No lock-in restrictions apply to any of the listed securities
- ICICI Bank has the highest volume addition: 10,83,096 shares (face value ₹2)
- Varun Beverages adds 2,01,750 shares (face value ₹2)
- UGRO Capital adds 1,00,500 shares (face value ₹10)
Newly Listed Securities
| Company | ISIN | BSE Code | Shares Added | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU Small Finance Bank Limited | INE949L01017 | 540611 | 1,96,822 | ₹10 |
| Borosil Limited | INE02PY01013 | 543212 | 5,500 | ₹1 |
| HDB Financial Services Limited | INE756I01012 | 544429 | 10,440 | ₹10 |
| Hero MotoCorp Limited | INE158A01026 | 500182 | 3,161 | ₹2 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | INE090A01021 | 532174 | 10,83,096 | ₹2 |
| Navin Fluorine International Limited | INE048G01026 | 532504 | 37,385 | ₹2 |
| Oracle Financial Services Software Limited | INE881D01027 | 532466 | 12,381 | ₹5 |
| UGRO Capital Limited | INE583D01011 | 511742 | 1,00,500 | ₹10 |
| Varun Beverages Limited | INE200M01039 | 540180 | 2,01,750 | ₹2 |
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This is a routine operational notice issued under BSE’s listing obligations framework for companies issuing shares under employee stock option schemes.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must note the new ISIN ranges and scrip codes for each company
- The distributed share ranges (Dist Nos. From – Dist Nos. To) must be referenced for settlement and depository purposes
- No additional compliance action required from trading members beyond standard settlement procedures
Important Dates
- Notice Date: May 6, 2026
- Trading Effective Date: May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
- Lock-in Expiry: Not applicable (NA for all securities)
Impact Assessment
Market impact is minimal. ESOP/ESOS listings represent employee exercising stock options and constitute a small incremental addition to the free float of each company. The largest addition is ICICI Bank with ~10.83 lakh shares, which is negligible relative to its total outstanding shares of over 718 crore. These listings are routine and do not signal any significant corporate event. Short-term dilution effect on existing shareholders is immaterial for all 9 companies.
Impact Justification
Routine ESOP/ESOS listing notice covering 9 large and mid-cap companies; share quantities are small relative to outstanding shares and carry no lock-in, resulting in minimal market impact. Medium importance due to breadth of companies covered including major names like ICICI Bank and Hero MotoCorp.