New Delhi, March 12 -- As tensions in the Middle East rise and crude oil prices fluctuate, the secondary market is experiencing increased volatility, with a large volume of shares expected to release into the market in the upcoming months. A report from Nuvama Wealth Management indicates that the lock-in periods for pre-listing investors in 88 recently listed companies will end between March 11 and June 29, 2026, potentially freeing shares valued at nearly $72 billion (approximately Rs.6.6 lakh crore).

Once the lock-in restrictions are lifted, these shares will be eligible for trading, although the brokerage pointed out that it is unlikely that all of them will be sold, as a significant amount is owned by promoters and promoter group ent...