Description
NSE Clearing specifies settlement calendar and timings for the Offer for Sale (OFS) of Bank of Maharashtra shares scheduled for December 2-3, 2025.
Summary
NSE Clearing Limited has issued the settlement calendar for the Offer for Sale (OFS) of Bank of Maharashtra shares. The OFS will have multiple settlement cycles on December 2-3, 2025, with different margin categories (100% and 0%) for institutional and retail investors. Settlement follows existing secondary market transaction rules with T+1 settlement timings.
Key Points
- Five settlement cycles scheduled across December 2-3, 2025
- Settlement numbers: 2025195 and 2025196
- Different margin requirements: 100% and 0% for institutional investors
- Retail series (RS) available on December 3, 2025 with 100% margin
- Institutional series (IS) available on both days with varying margin requirements
- Custodial confirmation required for 100% margin category by 03:30 PM
- 0% margin category requires confirmation by 07:30 AM on T+1
- Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and stamp duty applicable on settlement day
Settlement Schedule Details
December 2, 2025 (Order Date)
- Settlement 2025195 - 100% Margin (IS non-retail): Custodial confirmation on Dec 2 by 03:30 PM, settlement on Dec 3
- Settlement 2025195 - 0% Margin (IS non-retail): Custodial confirmation on Dec 3 by 07:30 AM, settlement on Dec 3
December 3, 2025 (Order Date)
- Settlement 2025196 - 100% Margin (RS Retail): No custodial confirmation required, settlement on Dec 4
- Settlement 2025196 - 100% Margin (IS non-retail): Custodial confirmation on Dec 3 by 03:30 PM, settlement on Dec 4
- Settlement 2025196 - 0% Margin (IS non-retail): Custodial confirmation on Dec 4 by 07:30 AM, settlement on Dec 4
Settlement Timings
- Funds Pay-in: T+1 day by 11:00 AM
- Securities & Funds Pay-out: T+1 day by 01:30 PM
Compliance Requirements
- Members and custodians must adhere to the specified settlement calendar
- Custodial confirmation must be provided within specified timeframes based on margin category
- Funds pay-in must be completed by 11:00 AM on T+1 day
- Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and stamp duty must be paid on respective settlement days
Important Dates
- December 2, 2025: First order date for institutional investors (non-retail)
- December 3, 2025: Settlement date for Dec 2 orders; second order date for retail and institutional investors
- December 4, 2025: Settlement date for Dec 3 orders
Impact Assessment
This circular impacts all participants in the Bank of Maharashtra OFS, including institutional investors, retail investors, custodians, and clearing members. The staggered settlement schedule with different margin requirements provides flexibility for different investor categories. Participants must ensure compliance with custodial confirmation timings and funds pay-in deadlines to avoid settlement failures. The applicable STT and stamp duty will be collected on settlement days, affecting transaction costs.
Contact Information
- Help Desk: 1800 266 0050 (Option 2)
- Email: ofs_ncl@nsccl.co.in
Reference
This circular refers to NCL/CMPT/67751 dated April 29, 2025, which established that OFS settlements follow existing secondary market transaction rules.
Impact Justification
Important for participants in Bank of Maharashtra OFS with specific settlement schedules and margin requirements. Time-sensitive information affecting institutional and retail investors.