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New Delhi, January 7 : IPO lock-in expiries worth nearly USD 45 billion are set to open in the coming months. This could lead to short-term volatility in stock prices, according to a report by Nuvama.
The report stated that between January 6, 2026 and April 30, 2026, lock-in periods for 96 listed companies will come to an end. The USD 45 billion figure represents the total value of shares becoming eligible for trading during this period.
What Is an IPO Lock-in Period?
A lock-in period is a fixed duration after listing. During this time, pre-IPO shareholders, including promoters and early investors, are restricted from selling their shares in the open market.
Once the lock-in ends, these shareholders can sell their holdings. This increases the supply of shares and often leads to temporary price fluctuations.
However, Nuvama noted that not all unlocked shares will be sold, as a large portion continues to be held by promoters and promoter group entities.
Key Lock-in Expiries in January
In the near term, several companies will witness lock-in expiries within January:
- January 7:
- Meesho – 110 million shares (2%)
- Aequs – 17 million shares (2%)
- Vidya Wires – 9 million shares (4%)
- January 9:
- Nephrocare Health Services – 2 million shares (2%)
- January 12:
- CORONA Remedies – 0.9 million shares (2%)
- Wakefit Innovations – 15 million shares (5%)
- January 14:
- Park Medi World – 9 million shares (2%)
- Nephrocare Health Services – 3 million shares (3%)
- January 16:
- ICICI Pru AMC – 7 million shares (1%)
- January 19:
- KSH International – 3 million shares (4%)
- January 27:
- Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality – 4 million shares
Why Investors Should Track Lock-in Expiries
According to Nuvama, lock-in expiries are closely monitored by market participants. If a large number of early investors decide to book profits at the same time, the sudden increase in share supply can pressure stock prices in the short term.
Therefore, retail investors should track lock-in expiry dates carefully. Stocks may witness temporary price swings around these periods.
The report includes all shareholders, both promoters and non-promoters, and covers companies listed up to January 4, 2026.
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