New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- As many as 99 companies are set to see their pre-listing shareholder lock-in periods expire between 12 October 2026, and 29 January 2027, potentially making shares worth approximately $24 billion eligible for trading, according to an analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

The upcoming lock-in expiries cover companies listed up to 8 October 2026, and include both promoter and non-promoter shareholders. However, the total value represents shares becoming eligible for trading after the lock-in period ends and does not indicate the actual amount of stock that will enter the market.

A significant portion of the eligible shares is held by promoters and promoter groups, who may choose to retain their holdings rather t...