DB Corp Limited Allots 3,569 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Scheme
DB Corp Limited has allotted 3,569 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2011 on March 16, 2026, following approval by the Compensation Committee. The allotment increased the company's paid-up share capital to Rs. 178,24,59,260 and total shares to 17,82,45,926. The shares were exercised at prices ranging from Rs. 10 to Rs. 30, with all shares carrying a face value of Rs. 10 each and ranking pari-passu with existing equity shares.

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DB Corp Limited has completed the allotment of 3,569 fully paid-up equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2011 on March 16, 2026. The allotment was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors through a circular resolution, following the exercise of stock options by certain employees.
Share Capital Impact
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's issued and paid-up equity share capital. The following table shows the impact on the company's share capital structure:
| Particulars: | No. of Shares | Issued and Paid-up Capital (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Before Allotment: | 17,82,42,357 | 178,24,23,570 |
| Shares Allotted: | 3,569 | 35,690 |
| After Allotment: | 17,82,45,926 | 178,24,59,260 |
All shares carry a face value of Rs. 10 each and rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company.
Exercise Price Details
The allotted shares were exercised at different price points under the DBCL ESOS - 2011 Scheme. The breakdown of the allotment shows varying exercise prices:
| Allotment Date: | Shares | Exercise Price (Rs.) | Premium (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-03-2026: | 1,396 | 10 | - |
| 16-03-2026: | 1,173 | 15 | 5 |
| 16-03-2026: | 1,000 | 30 | 20 |
| Total: | 3,569 |
Regulatory Compliance
The allotment was conducted in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has also adhered to the requirements under Regulation 10(c) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
The DBCL ESOS - 2011 Scheme received in-principle approval from BSE Limited on September 6, 2011, and from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on September 16, 2011. The shares have been assigned distinctive numbers from 187442358 to 187445926 and carry the ISIN number INE950I01011.
Company Profile
DB Corp Limited operates as India's largest newspaper group, with presence across 14 states and publications in 4 languages. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi, Bhaskar English, and MY FM radio stations.
Historical Stock Returns for DB Corp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.39% | -1.18% | -11.33% | -26.07% | -15.00% | +117.68% |


































