Lock-in Expiry: 3 Stocks in Focus After Shares Worth ₹20,489 Cr Become Eligible for Trading Today

Synopsis: Shares worth over Rs. 20,489 crore from newly listed companies like PhysicsWallah, Tenneco Clean Air India, and Aadhar Housing Finance will become eligible for trading following lock-in expiry today.

Several newly listed companies are witnessing major IPO lock-in expiries, with shares worth over Rs. 20,489 crore becoming eligible for trading. This development has drawn investor attention as early shareholders and institutional investors may look to offload stakes, potentially increasing market volatility and impacting stock prices in the near term. Here are a few newly listed companies with a lock-in expiry worth more than Rs. 20,489 crore for today

Physicswallah Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 32,343.12 crores, the share of Physicswallah Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 109.70 per equity share, down nearly 3.65 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 113.85. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 113.10 per equity share. 

On Monday, May 18, 2026, the six-month lock-in for Physicswallah Limited will expire, releasing about 259 million shares, or 9 percent of total equity, for trading, with the freed-up stake valued at nearly Rs. 2,929.29 crore.

Physicswallah Limited is an Indian education-technology company providing affordable online, offline, and hybrid learning solutions for competitive exam preparation and professional upskilling. Founded by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, it has become one of India’s most prominent edtech platforms, combining digital reach with an expanding network of physical learning centers.

Coming into financial highlights, Physicswallah Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 810 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 1,082 crore in Q3 FY26, which has grown by 33.58 percent. The net profit has also grown by 32.47 percent from Rs. 77 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 102 crore in Q3 FY26.

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 24,054.82 crores, the share of Tenneco Clean Air India Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 589.30 per equity share, down nearly 2.17 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 602.35. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 596 per equity share. 

On Monday, May 18, 2026, the six-month lock-in for Tenneco Clean Air India Limited will expire, releasing about 229 million shares, or 57 percent of total equity, for trading, with the freed-up stake valued at nearly Rs. 13,648.4 crore.

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited is the Indian subsidiary of Tenneco Inc., a global manufacturer of automotive components. It focuses on clean air technologies and emission control solutions for vehicles, supporting India’s transition to stricter emission norms and sustainable mobility.

Coming into financial highlights, Tenneco Clean Air India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 1,125 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 1,285 crore in Q3 FY26, which has grown by 14.22 percent. The net profit has decreased by 4.80 percent from Rs. 125 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 119 crore in Q3 FY26.

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 19,887.70 crores, the share of Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 451.25 per equity share, down nearly 2.50 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 462.80. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 456.45 per equity share. 

On Monday, May 18, 2026, the lock-in period for Aadhar Housing Finance Limited will expire, releasing about 85.7 million shares, or 20 percent of total equity, for trading, with the freed-up stake valued at nearly Rs. 3,911.78 crore.

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) is one of India’s largest affordable housing finance companies, focused on providing home loans to low- and middle-income households. Headquartered in Mumbai, it operates across more than 20 states and union territories, advancing financial inclusion and homeownership for underserved communities.

Coming into financial highlights, Aadhar Housing Finance Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 833 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 985 crore in Q3 FY26, which has grown by 18.25 percent. The net profit has also increased by 26.94 percent from Rs. 245 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 311 crore in Q3 FY26.

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