New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The October IPO calendar is set to bring another important event for investors tracking recently listed stocks, with shares allotted to anchor investors in 18 companies becoming eligible for trading during the month.

According to a fortnightly review by PL Research, these lock-in expiries cover 14 companies under the 30-day period and four companies under the 90-day period between October 5 and October 16, 2026.

Anchor investors typically receive shares before an IPO opens to the broader public, but those shares remain locked for a specified period. Once the lock-in expires, the shares become eligible for trading. This does not necessarily mean that investors will sell the shares, but the additional tradable supply ...