What happens when a company's IPO lock-in period ends?

When an IPO lock-in period ends, previously restricted shares held by insiders and early investors become eligible to be traded on the open market.

Which companies have IPO lock-ins expiring soon?

Anthem Bio, KSH International, Capital Infra Trust, and Laxmi Dental, along with Midwest Ltd., are among the companies with upcoming lock-in expirations.

Are the stocks of companies with expiring lock-ins performing well?

Many of these companies' shares are currently trading at or below their IPO issue prices, suggesting a mixed performance post-lock-in.

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IPO Lock-ins Expire: ₹25,000 Crore Shares Hit Market

19 Jan

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Summary

Five companies' lock-in periods end, freeing shares worth ₹25,000 crore.
Anthem Biosciences accounts for the majority of the freed-up share value.
Most IPOs are trading at or below their issue price as lock-ins expire.

IPO Lock-ins Expire: ₹25,000 Crore Shares Hit Market

As of January 19, 2026, shareholder lock-in periods are concluding for five companies, including Anthem Bio, KSH International, Capital Infra Trust, and Laxmi Dental. This event will free up approximately ₹25,000 crore worth of shares for trading. Anthem Biosciences accounts for the substantial majority of this value, with its shares becoming eligible for trade on Thursday, January 22.

Despite the large sum of shares becoming available, most of these companies are currently trading at or below their respective IPO prices. For instance, Capital Infra Trust units are trading 26% below their issue price, and Laxmi Dental shares are down 43%. This indicates potential challenges for these firms as they navigate the post-lock-in trading environment.

The ending of lock-in periods does not guarantee immediate sales but makes shares available on the open market. Investors will be closely watching the trading activity this week, especially concerning Anthem Biosciences, which has a significant 69% of its outstanding equity freeing up, valued at ₹23,619 crore.