- Lock-in periods for 81 companies expire between April and July 2026, unlocking $67 billion in shares
- April sees Tata Capital, Bajaj Housing Finance, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Motor shares becoming tradable
- May features tech firms Groww, Lenskart, Pine Labs, and Physicswallah unlocking large equity portions
Retail investors could be bracing themselves for a significant shift in market liquidity as the lock-in periods for 81 newly listed companies are set to expire between April and July 2026.
This is according to a new note from Nuvama Research, which indicates that shares valued as much as $67 billion will become eligible for trading during this window.
​High Stakes Financial And Consumer Expiries In April
The month of April is going to be particularly important in this regard, with several big names reaching their six-month lock-in period. Tata Capital leads this charge on April 13 with 285 crore shares, representing 67% of its outstanding equity, becoming eligible for trade.
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On the same day, Bajaj Housing Finance will see 210 crore shares (25% of equity) freed up, followed by LG Electronics India on April 15 with 44.1 crore shares or 65% of its total stock. Hyundai Motor India also enters the spotlight on April 20, when 163 million shares, accounting for 20% of its equity, hit the expiry date.
​Tech Unicorns And Platform Plays Take Center Stage In May
​Moving into May, the focus shifts toward major tech-driven platforms and consumer ventures. Billionbrains Garage Ventures, known popularly as Groww, has its lock-in opening on May 12 for a massive 418 crore shares, which constitutes 68% of its outstanding equity. Lenskart Solutions follows on May 8 with 1,047 million shares (60% equity) and Pine Labs on May 13 with 924 million shares (80% equity).
Investors should also track Physicswallah, which sees 259 million shares or 9% of its equity unlock on May 18.
​Sustained Selling Pressure Through June And July
​The trend continues through the summer as major e-commerce and industrial players reach their expiry dates. Meesho is the standout for June, with 308 crore shares (68% equity) set to unravel on June 10. In July, the market will watch Bharat Coking Coal, which has 325 crore shares (70% equity) opening up on July 17, and Shadowfax Technologies, which follows on July 24 with 26 crore million shares representing 45% of its total outstanding stock. For retail participants, these dates are critical to monitor as they often coincide with increased trading volume and potential price volatility.
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