Delhivery Allots 86,225 Equity Shares Through Employee Stock Option Exercise
Delhivery Limited allotted 86,225 equity shares on April 08, 2026, through employee stock option exercises across two ESOP schemes - 69,025 shares under ESOP 2012 and 17,200 shares under ESOP III 2020. The exercise generated Rs. 4,85,177.85/- and increased paid-up capital to Rs. 74,86,94,333/-. The allotment complies with SEBI regulations and the new shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares.

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Delhivery Limited has completed the allotment of 86,225 equity shares following the exercise of vested employee stock options, as approved by the company's Stakeholders' Relationship Committee on April 08, 2026. The allotment was conducted in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Share Allotment Details
The total allotment of 86,225 equity shares was distributed across two employee stock option plans:
| ESOP Scheme: | Shares Allotted |
|---|---|
| ESOP 2012 | 69,025 shares |
| ESOP III 2020 | 17,200 shares |
| Total | 86,225 shares |
All shares carry a face value of Re. 1/- each and are fully paid-up. The newly allotted equity shares rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company in all respects.
Exercise Pricing Structure
The options were exercised at varying price points across the two schemes:
| Scheme | Options | Exercise Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESOP 2012 | 53,484 options | Re. 1/- |
| ESOP 2012 | 2,500 options | Rs. 16.28/- |
| ESOP 2012 | 13,041 options | Rs. 29.85/- |
| ESOP III 2020 | 17,200 options | Re. 0.10/- |
The total money realized through the exercise of these options amounted to Rs. 4,85,177.85/-.
Impact on Share Capital
Following this allotment, the company's paid-up share capital has increased:
| Parameter: | Amount |
|---|---|
| Previous Paid-up Capital | Rs. 74,86,08,108/- |
| New Paid-up Capital | Rs. 74,86,94,333/- |
| Diluted EPS | Re. 0.99/- |
The diluted earnings per share calculation is based on the company's Q3FY26 earnings report.
Regulatory Compliance
The share allotment adheres to SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The options vest according to schedules determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with vested options exercisable at any time from their respective vesting dates as per grant terms.
Key features of the ESOP schemes include provisions for handling options in cases of employee death, resignation, or termination, and automatic adjustments for corporate actions such as rights issues or bonus issues. The allotted shares are not subject to any lock-in restrictions and carry full voting and dividend rights equivalent to existing equity shares.
Historical Stock Returns for Delhivery
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.06% | +10.30% | +13.11% | +0.46% | +93.20% | -12.34% |
How might this ESOP exercise pattern influence Delhivery's employee retention strategy and future talent acquisition in the competitive logistics sector?
What impact could the minimal dilution from this share allotment have on Delhivery's stock price and investor sentiment in the near term?
Will Delhivery need to introduce new ESOP schemes or modify existing ones to maintain employee incentives as older schemes get exercised?


































