Federal Bank Allots 3.19 Lakh Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Schemes
Federal Bank Limited completed the allotment of 3,19,613 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Schemes on March 15, 2026. The allotment included 5,920 shares under the ESOS 2010 Scheme and 3,13,693 shares under the ESOS 2017 Scheme, all with a face value of Rs. 2 each. The exercise was approved by the Nomination, Remuneration, Ethics and Compensation Committee and represents the conversion of employee stock options into actual equity ownership.

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Federal Bank Limited has announced the allotment of equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Schemes following the exercise of stock options by eligible employees. The allotment was completed on March 15, 2026, after receiving approval from the Nomination, Remuneration, Ethics and Compensation Committee.
Share Allotment Details
The bank allotted a total of 3,19,613 equity shares across two different Employee Stock Option Schemes. The allotment was made to option grantees who exercised their stock options and completed the payment of the required consideration.
| Scheme | Shares Allotted | Face Value per Share |
|---|---|---|
| ESOS 2010 Scheme | 5,920 | Rs. 2 |
| ESOS 2017 Scheme | 3,13,693 | Rs. 2 |
| Total | 3,19,613 | Rs. 2 |
Scheme-wise Breakdown
Under the ESOS 2010 Scheme, the bank allotted 5,920 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 2 each. The significantly larger allocation came from the ESOS 2017 Scheme, under which 3,13,693 equity shares were issued to option grantees.
Regulatory Compliance
The allotment was communicated to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited as part of the bank's regulatory disclosure obligations. The communication was signed by Company Secretary Samir P Rajdev and filed under the reference number SEC/ESOS/480/2025-26.
All allotted shares carry equal rights and privileges as the existing equity shares of the bank. The exercise of stock options represents the conversion of employee stock options into actual equity ownership, providing employees with a stake in the bank's performance and growth.
Historical Stock Returns for Federal Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.66% | -9.20% | -8.38% | +35.34% | +47.60% | +208.56% |
































