Meesho Allots 94.79 Lakh Equity Shares to Employees Under ESOP 2024 Plan
Meesho Limited allotted 94,79,380 equity shares of Re. 1/- face value each to eligible employees under its ESOP 2024 Plan on April 20, 2026, following approval by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The allotment increased the company's paid-up equity share capital from Rs. 4,56,40,55,196 to Rs. 4,57,35,34,576, with the new shares ranking pari-passu with existing equity shares. The company has informed both NSE and BSE about this development in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.

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Meesho Limited has completed the allotment of 94,79,380 equity shares to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 (ESOP 2024 Plan) on April 20, 2026. The allotment represents the exercise of vested stock options by company employees and was approved through a circular resolution by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors.
Share Allotment Details
The company issued equity shares with the following specifications:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Shares Allotted: | 94,79,380 |
| Face Value per Share: | Re. 1/- |
| Allotment Date: | April 20, 2026 |
| Plan: | ESOP 2024 Plan |
| Beneficiaries: | Eligible employees |
Impact on Share Capital
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's equity share capital structure:
| Capital Component: | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Capital: | Rs. 4,56,40,55,196 | Rs. 4,57,35,34,576 |
| Number of Shares: | 4,56,40,55,196 | 4,57,35,34,576 |
| Face Value: | Re. 1/- each | Re. 1/- each |
Regulatory Compliance
Meesho Limited has informed both major stock exchanges about this development as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has communicated the allotment details to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: MEESHO) and BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 544632).
The newly allotted equity shares rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company in all respects, ensuring equal rights and privileges for all shareholders. The company has also made this information available on its investor website at investor.meesho.com/announcements for transparency and stakeholder access.
Corporate Structure
Meesho Limited, formerly known as Meesho Private Limited and Fashnear Technologies Private Limited, operates with CIN L74900KA2015PLC082263. The company's registered office is located at 3rd Floor, Wing-E, Helios Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560103. The allotment was executed under the supervision of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Rahul Bhardwaj.
Historical Stock Returns for Meesho
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.33% | +8.65% | +22.89% | +4.47% | +4.47% | +4.47% |
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