Shares worth approximately $24 billion are set to become eligible for trading on Indian stock exchanges between October 12, 2026, and January 29, 2027, as the lock-in periods for pre-listing shareholders of 99 companies expire, according to an analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities reported by livemint.com. This includes shares held by both promoter and non-promoter shareholders.
The lock-in expiry covers companies listed up to October 8, 2026, and involves one-month, three-month, and six-month lock-in periods. While the $24 billion figure represents the value of shares becoming eligible for trading, it does not necessarily reflect the volume of shares that will enter the market, as promoters and promoter groups may choose to retain their holdings instead of selling them.
This large unlocking of shares could increase the supply of stocks available for trading and potentially impact market activity, especially for companies where a significant portion of outstanding equity becomes tradeable. The analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities highlights companies with upcoming lock-in expiries in October 2026, which investors may watch closely for changes in share availability and price movements.
The lock-in expiry schedule is a key event for market participants, with the next batch of shares becoming eligible for trading starting October 12, 2026, and continuing through January 29, 2027, as detailed by Nuvama Institutional Equities and reported by livemint.com.