Description

NSE notifies compulsory delisting of Varanium Cloud Limited (symbol: CLOUD) from the exchange with effect from April 22, 2026, under SEBI Delisting Regulations 2021.

Summary

NSE has issued a circular notifying the compulsory delisting of equity shares of Varanium Cloud Limited (symbol: CLOUD) from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited with effect from April 22, 2026. The delisting is being carried out under Regulation 32(1) of SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021, along with Section 21A of the Securities Contract (Regulations) Act, 1956, and NSE Bye-Laws.

Key Points

  • Varanium Cloud Limited (symbol: CLOUD) will be compulsorily delisted from NSE effective April 22, 2026.
  • The delisting withdraws admission to dealings in the company’s equity shares on the exchange.
  • The action is taken under SEBI’s Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2021 (Regulation 32(1)).
  • The circular is addressed to all NSE members.

Regulatory Changes

The compulsory delisting is governed by:

  • Regulation 32(1) of SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021
  • Section 21A of the Securities Contract (Regulations) Act, 1956
  • Securities Contract (Regulations) Rules, 1957
  • NSE Bye-Laws and Regulations

Compliance Requirements

  • All NSE members must cease trading in equity shares of Varanium Cloud Limited (CLOUD) from April 22, 2026.
  • Members should inform their clients holding CLOUD shares about the compulsory delisting and associated implications.
  • No further transactions in CLOUD equity shares will be permitted on NSE after the effective date.

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: April 15, 2026
  • Effective Date of Delisting: April 22, 2026

Impact Assessment

The compulsory delisting of Varanium Cloud Limited (CLOUD) has significant implications for investors and market participants:

  • Investors currently holding CLOUD shares will lose the ability to trade these shares on NSE after April 22, 2026.
  • Shares will no longer be listed or admitted to dealings on the exchange, severely impacting liquidity.
  • This is a compulsory (regulatory) delisting, indicating the company failed to meet exchange or SEBI listing compliance requirements.
  • Affected shareholders should seek guidance on exit options, if any, as may be prescribed under SEBI delisting regulations.

Impact Justification

Compulsory delisting directly and permanently removes trading access to CLOUD shares for all investors and members from April 22, 2026, making this a high-severity, high-impact event.