Eicher Motors grants 1.64L options under ESOP, RSU plans
Eicher Motors Limited's committee approved granting 1,37,365 RSUs under the 2019 plan and 27,000 ESOPs under the 2006 plan. RSUs vest in 3 years, while ESOPs vest in 4 years, both converting into equity shares of Re. 1 face value.

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Eicher Motors Limited's Nomination and Remuneration Committee has approved the grant of stock options under the ESOP 2006 and RSU Plan 2019. The decision was made on May 21, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Grant Details
The committee approved the grant of 1,37,365 restricted stock units under the Restricted Stock Units Plan, 2019 to the employees of the company and its subsidiaries. These units shall become exercisable upon completion of a period of 3 years from the grant date. Upon exercise, each stock unit shall convert into one equity share of face value of Re. 1 each.
Additionally, the committee approved the grant of 27,000 employee stock options under the Employees Stock Option Plan, 2006 to the employees of the company. These stock options shall become exercisable upon completion of a period of 4 years from the grant date. Upon exercise, each stock option shall convert into one equity share of face value of Re. 1 each.
Plan Overview
The plans are designed to provide long-term incentives to employees, aligning their interests with those of the shareholders.
| Plan Name | Year Established | Options Granted | Vesting Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESOP | 2006 | 27,000 | 4 years |
| RSU Plan | 2019 | 1,37,365 | 3 years |
Regulatory Compliance
The approval process adhered to Regulation 30, which mandates timely disclosure of material events. The company has ensured that all necessary procedural requirements were met during the grant process.
Historical Stock Returns for Eicher Motors
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.30% | -0.75% | -3.58% | -2.14% | +29.07% | +176.79% |
How might the dilution from 1,64,365 combined stock units and options impact Eicher Motors' earnings per share when these grants vest in 2029-2030?
Could the relatively larger RSU grant compared to ESOP options signal a strategic shift in Eicher Motors' employee retention approach amid increasing competition in the premium motorcycle segment?
How does Eicher Motors' ESOP and RSU grant size compare to peers like Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto in terms of employee equity compensation as a percentage of total workforce?

































