Description

NSE lists further equity shares issued under ESOP schemes by eight companies including Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, Arvind Fashions, BLACKBUCK, EID Parry, Home First Finance, NIIT, Radico Khaitan, and Medi Assist Healthcare, effective December 03, 2025.

Summary

NSE has announced the listing of further equity shares issued by eight companies under their respective Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP). The securities will be admitted to dealings on the Capital Market segment effective December 03, 2025. All shares are issued on a pari passu basis with existing equity shares and have no lock-in restrictions.

Key Points

  • Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL): 209,236 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each allotted on October 16, 2025
  • Arvind Fashions Limited (ARVINDFASN): 21,000 equity shares of Rs. 4/- each allotted on November 19, 2025
  • BLACKBUCK LIMITED: Two allotments totaling 189,300 equity shares of Re. 1/- each (75,169 + 114,131 shares) allotted on November 25, 2025
  • EID Parry India Limited (EIDPARRY): 11,313 equity shares of Re. 1/- each allotted on November 20, 2025
  • Home First Finance Company India Limited (HOMEFIRST): 265,125 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each allotted on November 25, 2025
  • NIIT Limited, Radico Khaitan Limited, and Medi Assist Healthcare Services Limited: Details mentioned but specific numbers not provided in the excerpt
  • Market lot size: 1 for all securities
  • All shares issued pari passu with existing equity shares
  • No lock-in restrictions applicable

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This circular is issued pursuant to existing regulations:

  • Regulation 3.1.1 of NSE Capital Market Trading Regulations Part A (admission of securities to dealings)
  • Regulation 2.5.5 of NSE Capital Market Trading Regulations Part A (lot sizes)

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members should note the designated security codes and ISINs for the listed companies
  • Securities to be identified by designated codes on the trading system
  • Trading to be conducted in specified lot sizes (market lot of 1 for all securities)
  • Standard trading and settlement procedures apply from the effective date

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: December 02, 2025
  • Effective Date for Trading: December 03, 2025
  • Allotment Dates:
    • October 16, 2025: Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands
    • November 19, 2025: Arvind Fashions
    • November 20, 2025: EID Parry India
    • November 25, 2025: BLACKBUCK (both allotments) and Home First Finance

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine administrative listing of ESOP-allotted shares with relatively small quantities that are unlikely to materially affect trading volumes or stock prices.

Investor Impact: No direct impact on existing shareholders. The shares are issued on a pari passu basis with full rights and no restrictions, representing normal ESOP implementation.

Trading Impact: No trading restrictions or special conditions. All securities will trade normally with a market lot of 1 from December 03, 2025.

Liquidity Impact: Marginal increase in tradable float for the affected companies, with BLACKBUCK and Home First Finance seeing the largest absolute additions (189,300 and 265,125 shares respectively).

Impact Justification

Routine listing of ESOP-issued equity shares with no trading restrictions or lock-in periods. Small quantities relative to existing share capital with minimal market impact.