Shareholder Lock-In: ₹1,850 Crore Worth of Shares to Free Up Over 3 Days

As shareholder lock-in periods end, shares worth a combined ₹1,850 crore across 7 companies are set to become eligible for trading over the next 3 days. While these shares may not all hit the market immediately, they are now available for transactions as per regulatory norms.

Shares to Free Up From October 28, 2025: Key Highlights

Monday saw lock-in expiries in 10 companies, headlined by Waaree Energies. From Tuesday to Thursday (October 28 to October 30), another 7 companies will see shares eligible for trading. The combined market value, calculated using Monday’s closing prices, stands at ₹1,850 crore. Here’s a breakdown of the companies involved.

Company-Wise Share Unlock Schedule

Shanti Gold: On October 28, 27 lakh shares (4% of equity) will unlock. Valued at ₹57 crore, the stock trades slightly above its IPO price of ₹199.

Jain Resources Recycling: October 29 will mark the end of its 1-month lock-in. 1.21 crore shares (4%) worth ₹473 crore will be free to trade. The stock is up nearly 70% from IPO levels.

Epack Prefab: Also unlocking on October 29 with 37 lakh shares (4%) worth ₹103 crore. The stock has climbed 36% from its issue price of ₹204.

Godavari Biorefineries: On October 29, 95 lakh shares (19%) will unlock, freeing shares worth ₹250 crore. The stock trades below its IPO price of ₹362.

Aditya Infotech: October 30 will see 43 lakh shares (4%) become trade-ready, valued at ₹595 crore. The stock has risen 104% from its IPO price of ₹675.

Laxmi India Finance: Also on October 30, 24 lakh shares (5%) worth ₹35.7 crore will be available for trading. The stock trades just below its IPO price of ₹158.

JNK India: October 30 will conclude a longer lock-in, releasing 1.12 crore shares (20%), valued at ₹330 crore. The share is priced below its issue rate of ₹415.

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Conclusion

The upcoming 3 days offer potential market movements as shareholder lock-ins expire for multiple companies. While not all shares may hit the open market immediately, the increase in floating stock could influence price action in these names.

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