This week marks an important event for several newly listed companies in India as their shareholder lock-in periods come to an end. According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, shares worth over ₹6,500 crore across eight companies will become eligible for trading.
While the end of the lock-in period does not automatically trigger selling, it increases the supply of shares available in the market.
Company-wise Lock-In Expiry Schedule
| Company | Lock-In End Date | Shares Unlocking | % of Equity | Value (₹ Crore) | Current Stock Trend |
| Pine Labs | Dec 8 & Dec 12 | 19.8M & 39.7M | 2% & 3% | 489 & 984 | Trades above IPO price |
| Lenskart | Dec 8 | 40.7M | 2% | 1,701 | Holds above IPO price |
| Scoda Tubes | Dec 8 | 32.2M | 54% | 520 | Significant unlock in % terms |
| Dharmaj Crop Guard | Dec 8 | 6.8M | 20% | 140 | At IPO price |
| Aegis Vopak Terminals | Dec 8 | 5.4M | – | 140 | Above issue price |
| Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww Parent) | Dec 10 | 149.2M | 2% | 2,252 | Well above IPO price |
| Kronox Lab Sciences | Dec 10 | 7.8M | 21% | 108 | Extended lock-in ends |
| Anthem Biosciences | Dec 11 & Dec 12 | 0.6M & 2M | – | 39 & 131 | 15% above IPO price |
Key Points to Note
- Total unlock value: ₹6,500+ crore across the eight companies.
- Major unlocks: Billionbrains Garage Ventures (₹2,252 crore) and Lenskart (₹1,701 crore) are among the largest.
- Market impact: While not all shares may be sold immediately, the increased availability can affect liquidity and trading volumes.
- Stock performance: Most companies continue to trade at or above their IPO price, suggesting sustained investor confidence.
Summary
This week sees significant shareholder lock-ins ending for eight newly listed companies, opening up ₹6,500 crore worth of shares for potential trading. Companies like Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Lenskart, and Pine Labs represent the largest blocks, while Scoda Tubes faces the highest percentage of equity unlocking at 54%. Investors and market participants will likely monitor trading activity closely as these shares become tradable, although immediate selling is not guaranteed.
Disclaimer:
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