Apr 30, 2025
April 2025 Equity Roundup: ESOPs, Grants, Updates & More
Catch up on April 2025’s top ESOP and equity news from Swiggy, Infosys, Zomato, Paytm, Axis Bank & more. Key grants, allotments, and industry updates.
May 2025 saw a wave of strategic moves in the Indian corporate world, with companies like Axis Bank, Patanjali Foods, and Kirloskar Oil Engines actively utilizing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). These weren't isolated events; this month underscored a growing trend: businesses recognizing the power of shared ownership. From financial giants to key players in the consumer and industrial sectors, ESOPs are being deployed as a tool to enhance employee engagement and foster a culture of shared success. This article provides a concise overview of key ESOP allotments and grants, highlighting the financial implications and the underlying trend of promoting employee ownership in the current economic landscape.
CG Power & Industrial Solutions has allotted 20,740 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) on 08 May 2025. Following this allotment, the company’s paid-up equity share capital has increased to ₹3,05,80,50,368, comprising 1,52,90,25,184 equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each.
On 4th May 2025, Infosys issued 6,31,780 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of Restricted Stock Units under its 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan and the Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019. With this allocation, the company’s issued and subscribed share capital has risen to ₹20,76,94,76,175, now comprising 4,15,38,95,235 equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each.
GHCL Limited has obtained approval from both BSE and NSE to list and trade 3,17,300 equity shares allotted under the GHCL ESOS 2015 scheme. These shares, with a face value of ₹10 each were granted to eligible employees on May 17, 2025, and became available for trading starting May 28, 2025.
On May 23, 2025, AYM Syntex allotted 60,000 equity shares as part of its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Following this issuance, the company’s paid-up equity share capital has increased from ₹58,52,10,910 to ₹58,58,10,910, represented by equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each.
Vaibhav Global has allotted 1,02,294 equity shares to its Employee Stock Option Welfare Trust as part of its employee benefit initiatives. With this allotment, the company’s paid-up equity share capital has risen to ₹33,27,68,722, comprising 16,63,84,361 shares of ₹2 each.
On May 13, 2025, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals allotted 43,750 equity shares through its Employee Stock Option Plan. As a result, the company’s paid-up capital increased from ₹1,28,76,18,326 (64,38,09,163 shares) to ₹1,28,77,05,826 (64,38,52,913 shares), with each share having a face value of ₹2.
AWFIS Space Solutions has allotted 3,31,598 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan, resulting in an increase in the company’s paid-up capital. Following this allotment, the paid-up capital has risen from ₹70,96,29,460 (comprising 7,09,62,946 equity shares of ₹10 each) to ₹71,29,45,440 (comprising 7,12,94,544 equity shares of ₹10 each).
Yes Bank has empowered its employees by allotting 46.61 lakh equity shares through its ESOP program on May 21, 2025. With this allotment, the bank’s paid-up share capital has increased from ₹62,71,23,51,940 (31,35,61,75,970 shares of ₹2 each) to ₹62,72,16,75,824 (31,36,08,37,912 shares of ₹2 each), reflecting its commitment to employee participation and ownership.
On May 20, 2025, Coromandel International executed its Employee Stock Option Plan, allotting 2,01,610 equity shares. This action adjusts the company's share capital upwards from ₹29,46,36,339 to ₹29,48,37,949, reflecting the expanded employee ownership base. The capital is divided into equity shares of face value Re. 1 each.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has allocated 40,105 stock options to its eligible employees as part of the Bank ESOP Scheme 2019, reinforcing its commitment to employee benefits.
On May 7, 2025, Axis Bank issued 397,952 equity shares of ₹2 each following the exercise of options under its ESOP and RSU schemes. This allotment raised the bank’s paid-up share capital from ₹6,195,890,718 (3,097,945,359 shares) to ₹6,196,686,622 (3,098,343,311 shares), further strengthening employee participation in the bank’s growth.
Patanjali Foods allotted 3,28,790 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan on May 14, 2025. As a result, the company’s issued and paid-up equity share capital rose from ₹72,43,55,048 (36,21,77,524 shares of ₹2 each) to ₹72,50,12,628 (36,25,06,314 shares of ₹2 each), enhancing employee ownership within the organization.
On April 25, 2025, Kirloskar Oil Engines allotted 49,751 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan, taking its total paid-up equity share capital to 14,52,28,975 shares of ₹2 each, aggregating to ₹29,04,57,950. This move further strengthens employee participation in the company’s growth.
As we wrap up the May 2025 roundup, it's clear that ESOPs continue to be a key strategy for fostering employee alignment and driving company growth. With significant moves from Axis Bank, Patanjali Foods, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Coromandel International, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and Yes Bank, it's evident that businesses across diverse sectors are leveraging equity participation.
Stay tuned for our next update, where we’ll continue to bring you the latest trends and insights shaping the future of ESOPs and corporate equity.
