New Procedure for T+2 Trading of Bonus Shares Effective October 2024; Compliance and Penalties Outlined.

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....This circular outlines the procedure for enabling T+2 trading of bonus shares, where T is the record date. Key points: Issuers to apply for in-principle approval within 5 days of board meeting approving bonus issue. Record date (T) and deemed allotment date (T+1) to be intimated. Stock exchanges to issue notification accepting record date and notifying bonus share count. Issuers to submit documents for bonus share credit by 12 PM on T+1. Distinctive number ranges to be uploaded, relevant dates updated before credit. Bonus shares tradable on T+2. Temporary ISIN exempted, direct credit in permanent ISIN permitted. Applicable from October 1, 2024, with penalties for non-compliance. Issued under SEBI Act to protect investor interests and regulate securities market.....