Description
NSE implements Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure on Bigbloc Construction Limited and Jayesh Logistics Limited with 50% margin requirement effective November 28, 2025.
Summary
NSE has placed two securities under Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) Stage I effective November 28, 2025. Bigbloc Construction Limited and Jayesh Logistics Limited will be subject to enhanced margin requirements of 50% or existing margin, whichever is higher, capped at 100%. Additionally, five securities have been excluded from the ASM framework.
Key Points
- Two securities added to ST-ASM Stage I: Bigbloc Construction Limited (BIGBLOC) and Jayesh Logistics Limited (JAYESH)
- Margin requirement: 50% or existing margin, whichever is higher, with maximum cap at 100%
- Enhanced margins apply to all open positions as on November 28, 2025 and new positions from December 01, 2025
- Five securities excluded from ASM framework: Blue Pebble Limited, Madhya Pradesh Today Media Limited, Rico Auto Industries Limited, Systango Technologies Limited (moved to ESM), and Winny Immigration & Education Services Limited
- No securities listed in ST-ASM Stage II
- No securities moving between Stage I and Stage II
- ASM framework operates in conjunction with other surveillance measures
Regulatory Changes
The Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) Stage I is being applied to securities based on surveillance criteria. The framework includes:
- Stage I surveillance action: Margin requirement of 50% or existing margin (whichever is higher), capped at maximum 100%
- Effective date for margin application: November 28, 2025 for existing open positions
- Effective date for new positions: December 01, 2025
- Framework works alongside other pre-existing surveillance measures imposed by the Exchange
Compliance Requirements
For Trading Members:
- Ensure margin collection of 50% or existing margin, whichever is higher, capped at 100% on the two listed securities
- Apply enhanced margins to all open positions as on November 28, 2025
- Apply enhanced margins to all new positions created from December 01, 2025
- Monitor positions in BIGBLOC and JAYESH securities
For Market Participants:
- Maintain adequate margins for trading in listed securities
- Be aware that ASM framework applies in addition to other surveillance measures
Important Dates
- November 27, 2025: Circular issuance date
- November 28, 2025: Effective date for ST-ASM Stage I implementation and margin application on existing open positions
- December 01, 2025: Effective date for margin application on new positions
Impact Assessment
Securities Included in ST-ASM Stage I:
- Bigbloc Construction Limited (BIGBLOC) - ISIN: INE412U01025
- Jayesh Logistics Limited (JAYESH) - ISIN: INE1AE401014
Securities Excluded from ASM:
- Blue Pebble Limited (BLUEPEBBLE) - ISIN: INE0SAK01011
- Madhya Pradesh Today Media Limited (MPTODAY) - ISIN: INE105Y01019
- Rico Auto Industries Limited (RICOAUTO) - ISIN: INE209B01025
- Systango Technologies Limited (SYSTANGO) - ISIN: INE0O7R01011 (moved to ESM framework)
- Winny Immigration & Education Services Limited (WINNY) - ISIN: INE0S9101013
Market Impact:
- Higher margin requirements will increase trading costs for BIGBLOC and JAYESH securities
- Reduced liquidity expected in affected securities due to higher capital requirements
- Existing position holders will need to arrange additional margins from November 28, 2025
- The exclusion of five securities from ASM framework will normalize trading conditions for those stocks
- Exchange clarifies that ST-ASM shortlisting is purely for market surveillance and not an adverse action against the companies
Impact Justification
High margin requirement of 50% imposed on two securities under ST-ASM framework, directly affecting trading costs and positions for market participants