Lokesh Machines lists 13 lakh shares via preferential issue

Lokesh Machines Limited has secured trading approval for 13,00,000 equity shares allotted to non-promoters through a preferential issue. The shares, issued at a premium of ₹171.71 per share, were listed and admitted to dealings on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited effective July 01, 2026. The allotment enhances the company's equity base, with shares ranking pari-passu with existing equity shares.

The preferential issue comprised equity shares of ₹10 each, with a total issue price of ₹181.71 per share. The securities were allotted on May 06, 2026, and carry distinctive numbers ranging from 19996771 to 21296770. The listing approval was granted by both exchanges on June 30, 2026, facilitating trading commencement the following day.

Lock-in Details

A portion of the newly issued shares is subject to a lock-in period to ensure stability and regulatory compliance. The lock-in schedule varies for different tranches of the allotment, as detailed below:

No. of Shares	Distinctive Numbers	Lock-in Upto
6,00,000	19996771 to 20596770	30-Dec-2026
7,00,000	20596771 to 21296770	31-Dec-2026

Regulatory Compliance

The company confirmed that all critical price-sensitive information and submissions required under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 will be provided through the NSE Electronic Application Processing System (NEAPS). This online filing facility ensures efficient processing of compliance-related submissions.

The ISIN for the newly listed securities is INE397H01017. The shares are trading under the symbol 'LOKESH MACH' on the NSE and carry the scrip code 532740 on the BSE. The company's compliance officer, P. Kodanda Rami Reddy, oversaw the regulatory filings and communication with the exchanges.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-1.99%	+10.14%	+24.59%	+77.23%	+52.01%	+671.85%

Lokesh Machines Limited has secured listing approval from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited for 13,00,000 equity shares issued to non-promoters on a preferential basis. The approval, granted on June 19, 2026, allows the shares to be formally listed and traded, increasing the company's listed capital to ₹21,29,67,700. The shares carry a face value of ₹10 each and were issued at a premium of ₹171.71 per share.

The exchanges issued the approval in terms of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. BSE referenced letter number LOD/PREF/AP/FIP/419/2026-27, while NSE cited reference number NSE/LIST/55373. The shares bear distinctive numbers ranging from 19996771 to 21296770.

Key Details of the Preferential Issue

The disclosure regarding the regulatory approval outlined the specifics of the preferential allotment and its impact on the company's capital structure.

Particulars	Details
Regulatory Authority	National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) & BSE Limited (BSE)
Approval Details	Listing approval granted for 13,00,000 Equity shares of ₹10/- each allotted under Preferential issue.
Impact on Listed Capital	The listed capital of the Company would become ₹21,29,67,700 (2,12,96,770 fully paid equity shares of ₹10/- each).
Validity Period	As per the relevant applicable Provisions.

Compliance and Trading Conditions

BSE stipulated that the company must ensure compliance with Regulation 167 of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations. Additionally, the company is required to file the shareholding pattern in XBRL mode if there is a change exceeding two per cent of the total paid-up share capital, as per Regulation 31(1)(c) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.

Trading approval for the shares will be granted only after the company submits confirmation letters from NSDL and CDSL regarding the crediting of shares to beneficiary accounts and the lock-in of pre-preferential holding, if applicable. The company must also submit the listing approval from the other exchange. Under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/00094, the company is required to apply for trading approval within seven working days from the date of listing approval to avoid penalties.