Delhivery grants 1.87L stock options to employees
Delhivery Limited granted 1,87,375 stock options to employees under ESOP-2021 at an exercise price of Re. 1 per share. The options vest over three years, with 20% vesting at 12 months, 30% at 24 months, and 50% at 36 months. The scheme is SEBI compliant and shares issued upon exercise will not be locked in.

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Delhivery Limited has granted 1,87,375 stock options to eligible employees under its Delhivery Employees Stock Option Plan IV, 2021 (ESOP-2021), effective June 22, 2026. The grant was approved by the company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) on June 19, 2026. Each stock option is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Re. 1, and the exercise price is fixed at Re. 1 per share.
The vesting of these options is subject to the fulfilment of conditions specified in the ESOP-2021 scheme. The options will vest in a staggered manner over a period of three years from the date of grant. Specifically, 20% of the options will vest upon the completion of 12 months, 30% upon the completion of 24 months, and the remaining 50% upon the completion of 36 months.
Employees can exercise the vested options any time from the respective vesting dates until they continue in the employment of the company. The equity shares allotted upon the exercise of these stock options will not be subject to any lock-in period and will rank pari passu with existing equity shares from the date of allotment.
The scheme is compliant with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The disclosure regarding this grant has been submitted to the stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Key Details of ESOP Grant
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Options Granted | 1,87,375 |
| Plan Name | Delhivery Employees Stock Option Plan IV, 2021 |
| Effective Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Exercise Price | Re. 1 per share |
| Face Value | Re. 1 per share |
| Vesting Period | 3 years |
The terms of the grant also include provisions for adjustments in case of corporate actions such as rights issues, bonus issues, splits, or mergers. Additionally, the scheme outlines how options will be handled in cases of death, permanent incapacity, resignation, or retirement of employees.
Historical Stock Returns for Delhivery
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.41% | +6.67% | +1.17% | +14.60% | +26.21% | -14.03% |
How will the significant discount of the exercise price compared to the current market value impact Delhivery's employee retention strategy over the next three years?
What is the anticipated dilution effect on existing shareholders' equity once all 1,87,375 options are fully vested and exercised?
How does this specific grant size align with Delhivery's broader capital allocation strategy and cash flow management for the fiscal year?

































