₹7,000 Crore Wave Ahead! Groww, Lenskart, and 5 Other Newly Listed Stocks Set for Action as Lock-ins End.

Seven recently listed companies are gearing up for a potentially active December as their shareholder lock-in periods come to an end. Based on current market prices, nearly ₹7,000 crore worth of shares will become eligible for trading.

It’s important to note that a lock-in expiry doesn’t guarantee immediate selling it simply means that the previously restricted shares can now be traded. Here’s a breakdown of the companies expected to see movement this month:

1. Groww

The market debutant which has already surged 94% above its issue price—will see its shareholder lock-in end on December 10. This will release 14.92 crore shares (around 2% of total equity). Groww listed on November 12 at a 14% premium, according to Nuvama’s alternative and quantitative research.

2. Lenskart Solutions

India’s top eyewear retailer will have 4 crore shares (approximately 2% equity) freed from its one-month lock-in on December 8. The Peyush Bansal led company entered the market on November 10 at a 3% discount to its issue price.

3. Urban Company

The home-services platform will see 4.15 crore shares (about 3% equity) become tradable as its three-month lock-in ends on December 15. The stock is currently trading 15% below its listing price of ₹162. Recently, Kotak Institutional Equities began coverage with a Sell rating.

4. Orkla India

Around 34 lakh shares (roughly 2% of equity) will become freely tradable on December 3 as the company’s one-month lock-in ends. Its ₹1,667 crore IPO received an overwhelming response, with overall subscription touching 48.7 times, largely driven by institutional investors.

5. Pine Labs

With the one-month lock-in ending on December 8, 3.97 crore shares (around 3% equity) will become available for trading. The ₹3,900 crore IPO debuted on November 14 at a 9.5% premium, backed primarily by institutional demand with 2.48× subscription.

6. Studds Accessories

The helmet maker will have 12 lakh shares (nearly 3% equity) unlocked on December 5. Earlier this year, Studds reported an 18% rise in net profit to ₹20.6 crore and a 6% jump in revenue to ₹154 crore.

7. Prostarm Info Systems

A major release is expected here 3.11 crore shares (a massive 53% of total equity**) will be freed as its multi-month lock-in expires on December 5. Listed on June 3, 2025, the stock debuted at ₹125, a 19% premium over the issue price.