Description
NSE circular announcing inclusion of 7 securities under Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) Stage-I effective May 15-18, 2026, requiring 100% margin on all positions and shift from rolling settlement to trade-for-trade segment.
Summary
NSE has announced the inclusion of 7 securities under the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) Stage-I effective May 15, 2026. These securities will attract a minimum 100% margin on all open and new positions, and will be shifted from the Rolling Settlement segment (Series: EQ/SM) to the Trade-for-Trade segment (Series: BE/ST) effective May 18, 2026. No securities are being moved between stages or excluded from the framework in this update.
Key Points
- 7 securities added to ESM Stage-I effective May 15, 2026
- Minimum 100% margin applicable on all open positions as on May 15, 2026 and new positions from May 18, 2026
- Securities shifted from Rolling Settlement (EQ/SM) to Trade-for-Trade (BE/ST) w.e.f. May 18, 2026
- No securities moving from Stage-I to Stage-II or Stage-II to Stage-I
- No securities being excluded from the ESM framework
- Securities shifting to Stage-II would be under Trade for Trade with 2% price band under Periodic Call Auction (not applicable in this circular)
- ESM framework operates in conjunction with all other prevailing surveillance measures
- Shortlisting is purely for market surveillance purposes and not an adverse action against the company
Regulatory Changes
The following securities are newly included under ESM Stage-I:
| Sr. No. | Symbol | Security Name | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARUNAYA | Arunaya Organics Limited | INE0TTG01017 |
| 2 | GRCL | Gayatri Rubbers And Chemicals Limited | INE0LVM01018 |
| 3 | IFBAGRO | IFB Agro Industries Limited | INE076C01018 |
| 4 | KESORAMIND | Kesoram Industries Limited | INE087A01019 |
| 5 | MMEL | Moving Media Entertainment Limited | INE0XM301010 |
| 6 | SEMAC | Semac Construction Limited | INE617A01013 |
| 7 | VIPCLOTHNG | VIP Clothing Limited | INE450G01024 |
Note: KESORAMIND inclusion is as per BSE.
Compliance Requirements
- NSE Members must ensure 100% margin is collected on all open positions in the listed securities as on May 15, 2026
- Members must apply 100% margin on any new positions created from May 18, 2026
- Trading in these securities must be routed through the Trade-for-Trade segment (BE/ST series) effective May 18, 2026
- Members should communicate these restrictions to their clients holding or intending to trade in the affected securities
Important Dates
- May 14, 2026: Circular issued
- May 15, 2026: ESM Stage-I inclusion effective; 100% margin applicable on open positions
- May 18, 2026: Shift to Trade-for-Trade segment (BE/ST) effective; 100% margin on new positions
Impact Assessment
The 7 affected securities will face significantly restricted trading conditions. The mandatory shift to Trade-for-Trade settlement eliminates netting of positions, meaning each buy and sell transaction must result in actual delivery. Combined with the 100% margin requirement, this substantially increases the cost of trading and reduces leverage, likely leading to reduced liquidity and potentially sharp price movements in these securities. Existing investors holding these stocks will need to arrange additional margin if they hold open positions. The measure is consistent with NSE’s ongoing market surveillance framework to protect investors from potentially manipulated or highly volatile securities.
Impact Justification
7 securities are being placed under ESM with 100% margin requirement and mandatory shift to trade-for-trade settlement, directly restricting trading conditions and significantly impacting liquidity for affected stocks.