Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Brightcom Group Shares Jump After FTSE Index Reinclusion
Brightcom Group’s shares rose 9% after it was selected for two FTSE Russell indexes.
These indexes help investors track companies around the world.
The company will return to the indexes on September 21, 2026.
FTSE Russell finalized the changes on September 7.
Brightcom was first included in an FTSE index in 2020.
It later moved to a different FTSE index.
Its shares were suspended from trading in June 2024, so it was removed from the index.
Trading resumed in July 2025, and the company says it has since met the required compliance standards.
Brightcom expects the return to improve its visibility among international investors.
Brightcom Group shares jumped 9% after the company announced its return to FTSE Russell indexes.
The company will be included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series Micro Cap Index.
It will also join the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan ex China Micro Cap Index.
The inclusion becomes effective on September 21, 2026, after the review changes were finalized on September 7.
Brightcom was removed after its shares were suspended in June 2024, but trading resumed on July 14, 2025.
- Who
- Brightcom Group and FTSE Russell.
- What
- Brightcom Group has been confirmed for inclusion in FTSE micro-cap indexes, prompting a 9% rise in its shares.
- When
- The inclusion becomes effective on September 21, 2026; the review changes were finalized on September 7.
- Where
- The inclusion covers the FTSE Global Equity Index Series Micro Cap Index and the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan ex China Micro Cap Index.
- Why
- Brightcom was reinstated after trading resumed and the company said it maintained the required compliance and regulatory standards.
- Share-price move
- Brightcom Group shares jumped 9%.
- Index provider
- FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group business.
- New index
- FTSE Global Equity Index Series Micro Cap Index.
- Regional index
- FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan ex China Micro Cap Index.
- Effective date
- September 21, 2026.
- Trading suspension
- Shares were suspended from June 14, 2024.
- Trading resumption
- Trading resumed on the BSE and NSE on July 14, 2025.