Avenue Supermarts Vests 15.13 Lakh Stock Options Under ESOP Scheme 2016
Avenue Supermarts Limited approved vesting of 15,12,909 stock options under ESOP Scheme 2016 to eligible employees at Rs. 299 per option, exercisable until June 13, 2026. The original grant of 27,72,525 options was made in March 2017 with a 9-year vesting period. Previous activity shows 10,10,175 options lapsed due to resignations and 2,45,841 were cancelled based on performance parameters, while 3,600 options were exercised generating Rs. 10,76,400 in proceeds.

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Avenue Supermarts Limited has announced the vesting of 15,12,909 stock options to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2016. The company's ESOP Committee approved this vesting at its meeting held on March 14, 2026, covering employees of the company and its subsidiaries under the Class A category.
ESOP Details and Exercise Terms
The vested stock options carry an exercise price of Rs. 299 per option, which represents the price at which fresh shares were issued during the company's IPO. Eligible employees have until June 13, 2026, to exercise these options, with each stock option entitling the holder to one equity share of the company.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Options Vested: | 15,12,909 |
| Exercise Price: | Rs. 299 per option |
| Exercise Period: | Until June 13, 2026 |
| Share Entitlement: | One equity share per option |
| Face Value: | Rs. 10 per share |
Original Grant and Performance Overview
The original grant of 27,72,525 options was made on March 14, 2017, to eligible employees under the ESOP Scheme 2016 with a vesting period of 9 years from the date of grant. The scheme operates in accordance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
| Metric: | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Options Granted: | 27,72,525 |
| Options Vested: | 15,12,909 |
| Options Lapsed: | 10,10,175 |
| Options Cancelled: | 2,45,841 |
| Options Exercised: | 3,600 |
Exercise Activity and Realizations
Previous exercise activity shows that 3,600 options were exercised by nominees of deceased employees, generating Rs. 10,76,400 in proceeds for the company. A significant number of options, totaling 10,10,175, lapsed due to employee resignations, while 2,45,841 options were cancelled based on performance parameters at the time of vesting.
Regulatory Compliance
The vesting announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has provided comprehensive disclosure details as required under SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026. The options are vested based on employee performance and approval of the company's ESOP Committee, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
Historical Stock Returns for Avenue Supermarts DMart
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.02% | -1.07% | -1.92% | -16.95% | +0.98% | +23.34% |
































