News ArticleHDFC Bank Allocates 46,75,598 New Equity Shares to Employees via ESOP/RSU Exercise
Following this issuance, HDFC Bank's paid-up share capital increases to 15,43,24,11,468 equity shares of Re. 1 each
HDFC Bank has allotted 46,75,598 equity shares to employees under its Employee Stock Options and Employee Stock Incentive Schemes, raising its paid-up share capital from 15,42,77,35,870 to 15,43,24,11,468 equity shares of Re. 1 each.
HDFC Bank Limited
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HDFC Bank has allotted 46,75,598 equity shares today to employees exercising their stock options and restricted stock units under the bank's employee incentive schemes.
The equity shares were allotted as part of the Employees Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Incentive Scheme.
As a result of this allotment, the bank's paid-up share capital increased from 15,42,77,35,870 equity shares to 15,43,24,11,468 equity shares, each with a face value of Re. 1.
This issuance reflects the ongoing employee stock-based compensation practice of HDFC Bank to incentivize and retain employees.
Highlights
- Allotment date: October 30, 2026
- Number of equity shares allotted: 46,75,598
- Scheme involved: Employees Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Incentive Scheme
- Paid-up capital before allotment: 15,42,77,35,870 equity shares
- Paid-up capital after allotment: 15,43,24,11,468 equity shares
- Face value per share: Re. 1
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- HDFC Bank allotted 46,75,598 equity shares to its employees on October 30, 2026.
- The shares were allotted pursuant to exercises under the Bank’s Employees Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Incentive Scheme.
- This allotment results in an increase in paid-up share capital of the bank.
Key details
- Paid-up share capital increased from 15,42,77,35,870 shares to 15,43,24,11,468 shares.
- Each equity share has a face value of Re. 1.
- The allotment reflects the bank’s ongoing equity-based employee compensation programs.
Regulatory and governance context
- The allotment is in accordance with the terms of the approved Employees Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Incentive Scheme.
- The bank informed BSE and NSE exchanges about the allotment as per listing requirements.
Highlights
- Allotment date: October 30, 2026
- Number of equity shares allotted: 46,75,598
- Scheme involved: Employees Stock Options Scheme and Employee Stock Incentive Scheme
- Paid-up capital before allotment: 15,42,77,35,870 equity shares
- Paid-up capital after allotment: 15,43,24,11,468 equity shares
- Face value per share: Re. 1
Disclosures
- Employees Stock Options Scheme guidelines
- SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements
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