Description

NSE announces 11 securities added to ST-ASM Stage I and 5 securities excluded from the ASM framework effective May 11, 2026, including movements to LTASM and ESM frameworks.

Summary

NSE has issued a circular under the Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure (ST-ASM) framework announcing the addition of 11 securities to Stage I and the exclusion of 5 securities from the ASM framework, all effective May 11, 2026. Two excluded securities are moved to the Long-Term ASM (LTASM) framework and two to the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework.

Key Points

  • 11 securities shortlisted for ST-ASM Stage I effective May 11, 2026
  • No securities shortlisted for ST-ASM Stage II
  • No inter-stage movements (Stage I to II or Stage II to I)
  • 5 securities excluded from ASM framework effective May 11, 2026
  • 2 excluded securities (JAINAM, NAMOEWASTE) moved to LTASM framework
  • 2 excluded securities (CELLECOR, LAXMIINDIA) moved to ESM framework
  • 1 excluded security (PUSHPA) exits the ASM framework entirely

Regulatory Changes

The following securities are newly added to ST-ASM Stage I w.e.f. May 11, 2026:

Sr. No.SymbolSecurity NameISIN
1APCOTEXINDApcotex Industries LimitedINE116A01032
2APEXECOApex Ecotech LimitedINE0T4V01015
3AUTOINDAutoline Industries LimitedINE718H01014
4EMBDLEmbassy Developments LimitedINE069I01010
5GODREJINDGodrej Industries LimitedINE233A01035
6GRWRHITECHGarware Hi-Tech Films LimitedINE291A01017
7NITTAGELANitta Gelatin India LimitedINE265B01019
8SHAILYShaily Engineering Plastics LimitedINE151G01028
9TEJASNETTejas Networks LimitedINE010J01012
10UNIVCABLESUniversal Cables LimitedINE279A01012
11VINDHYATELVindhya Telelinks LimitedINE707A01012

The following securities are excluded from the ASM framework w.e.f. May 11, 2026:

Sr. No.SymbolSecurity NameISINNote
1CELLECORCellecor Gadgets LimitedINE0OMO01025Moved to ESM
2JAINAMJainam Ferro Alloys (I) LimitedINE02KC01010Moved to LTASM
3LAXMIINDIALaxmi India Finance LimitedINE06WU01026Moved to ESM
4NAMOEWASTENamo eWaste Management LimitedINE08NZ01012Moved to LTASM
5PUSHPAPushpa Jewellers LimitedINE154801018Excluded

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members and investors should note the revised ST-ASM applicability for the listed securities from May 11, 2026
  • Securities placed under ST-ASM Stage I are subject to enhanced surveillance conditions including applicable margin requirements and price band restrictions as per the ST-ASM framework
  • Members dealing in the affected securities must ensure compliance with the applicable surveillance norms

Important Dates

  • Circular Date: May 8, 2026
  • Effective Date: May 11, 2026 (for all additions and exclusions)

Impact Assessment

The addition of 11 securities to ST-ASM Stage I will result in enhanced margin requirements and tighter surveillance for those stocks, potentially reducing liquidity and increasing trading costs for market participants holding or trading in these securities. Notable inclusions include large-cap and mid-cap names such as Godrej Industries Limited (GODREJIND) and Tejas Networks Limited (TEJASNET), which may attract investor attention.

The exclusion of CELLECOR and LAXMIINDIA with transition to the stricter ESM framework signals escalating regulatory concern over these stocks. Similarly, JAINAM and NAMOEWASTE moving to LTASM indicates sustained surveillance concerns. PUSHPA Jewellers exits the ASM framework entirely, potentially easing trading conditions for that security.

Impact Justification

ST-ASM placements impose additional surveillance and trading restrictions on specific securities, directly affecting their market liquidity and investor behaviour. 11 new stocks enter Stage I and 5 are excluded, with some transitioning to stricter LTASM/ESM frameworks.