Description

NSE announces periodic review results for securities under GSM framework with four securities eligible to move to lower surveillance stages effective January 12, 2026.

Summary

NSE has conducted a periodic review of securities under the Graded Surveillance Measure (GSM) framework in coordination with other exchanges. As a result, four securities have been identified as eligible to move to lower stages of the GSM framework, effective January 12, 2026. This relaxation indicates improved compliance and reduced surveillance concerns for these securities.

Key Points

  • Periodic review conducted in coordination with other stock exchanges
  • Four securities eligible for GSM stage relaxation effective January 12, 2026
  • NOIDA TOLL BRIDGE COMPANY LIMITED moves from Stage I to Stage 0 (exit from GSM)
  • LCC INFOTECH LIMITED moves from Stage II to Stage I (with series change from BE to EQ)
  • BLUE CHIP INDIA LIMITED moves from Stage III to Stage II (remains in BE series)
  • GUJARAT LEASE FINANCING LIMITED moves from Stage III to Stage II (remains in BE series)
  • Relaxation based on assessment of improved compliance parameters

Regulatory Changes

This circular implements the periodic review provisions of the GSM framework as established by:

  • NSE/SURV/34262 dated February 23, 2017 (introducing GSM framework)
  • NSE/SURV/42790 dated November 29, 2019 (GSM updates)
  • NSE/SURV/59425 dated November 17, 2023 (GSM for SME Segment)
  • NSE/SURV/64066 dated September 20, 2024 (Extension of GSM on PSU Companies)

The relaxation allows securities to move to lower surveillance stages based on demonstrated improvement in compliance metrics.

Compliance Requirements

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: January 09, 2026
  • Effective Date: January 12, 2026 - GSM stage changes become effective

Impact Assessment

Positive Impact on Affected Securities:

  • Reduced surveillance burden indicates improved corporate governance and compliance
  • Lower GSM stages may improve liquidity and investor confidence
  • NOIDATOLL exits GSM framework completely, indicating full compliance restoration
  • LCCINFOTEC upgraded to EQ series from BE series, improving trading flexibility

Market Impact:

  • Limited overall market impact as only four securities affected
  • Demonstrates effective functioning of periodic review mechanism
  • Provides incentive for other GSM securities to improve compliance

Trading Implications:

  • Securities may experience improved trading activity due to reduced restrictions
  • Lower surveillance stages typically involve fewer trading restrictions and lower margins

Securities Details

SecuritySymbolISINFrom StageTo StageSeries
NOIDA TOLL BRIDGE COMPANY LIMITEDNOIDATOLLINE781B01015I0EQ
LCC INFOTECH LIMITEDLCCINFOTECINE938A01021IIIEQ (changed from BE)
BLUE CHIP INDIA LIMITEDBLUECHIPINE657B01025IIIIIBE
GUJARAT LEASE FINANCING LIMITEDGLFLINE540A01017IIIIIBE

Impact Justification

Routine periodic relaxation of surveillance measures for four securities moving to lower GSM stages, indicating improved compliance. Positive development with limited market-wide impact.