New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- IPO lock-in expiries worth USD 45 billion are scheduled to open in the coming months, with several recently listed companies set to witness the lifting of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins over the next month, according to a report by Nuvama.

The report stated that between January 6, 2026 and April 30, 2026, a total of 96 companies are slated to have their pre-listing shareholder lock-ins lifted. The USD 45 billion figure refers to the total value of shares whose lock-in period will end during this time.

However, not all these shares are expected to come up for sale, as a sizeable portion continues to be held by promoters and promoter group entities.

A lock-in period refers to a fixed time after listing during which...