HDB Financial Services Shares Lock-In Worth ₹37,000 Crore Ends Today, Trading Opens Up

Shares of HDB Financial Services Ltd. have come under focus as the company’s six-month shareholder lock-in period came to an end on January 2, 2026. With this development, a significant portion of its equity holdings became eligible for trade on the stock market. 

₹36,786 Crore Worth Shares Eligible for Trading 

As of January 2, 2026, 481.5 million shares or 58% of HDB Financial Services’ outstanding equity became free to be traded, following the expiry of its 6-month lock-in period, as perNuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research. 

Based on January 1 closing price of ₹764 per share, the total value of these shares amounts to ₹36,786 crore. This event opens up a major portion of the company’s equity for possible transactions in the secondary market. 

Shareholding Structure Before Lock-In Expiry 

At the end of the September 2025 quarter, promoters held a 74.19% stake in HDB Financial Services. Among public shareholders, mutual funds collectively maintained a 10% stake in the company. Major institutions included Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund and Nippon Life India Mutual Fund.  

Additionally, over 11.1 lakh retail shareholders, each with share capital up to ₹2 lakh, held a collective stake of 7.7% in the company. 

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Parallel Development: Allied Blenders and Distillers Lock-In Ends 

Simultaneously, another company, Allied Blenders and Distillers, also witnessed the end of a long lock-in period. Shares worth ₹3,500 crore became tradable effective January 2, 2026. 

Since its listing, this stock has seen a considerable rise in value from its issue price, drawing interest across investor circles. 

HDB Financial Services Share Price Performance  

As of January 02, 2026, at 9:17 AM, HDB Financial Services share price on NSE was trading at ₹759.00 down by 0.66% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

HDB Financial Services has now opened up 58% of its equity to the market after the lock-in period ended. With ₹36,786 crore worth of shares eligible for trading, this development is a significant marker in the company’s post-IPO timeline. Investors will monitor trading volumes and any potential shifts in shareholding. 

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