Mphasis Allots 151,978 Shares Under Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Plans
Mphasis Limited allotted 151,978 shares on March 13, 2026, under its employee incentive programs following ESOP Compensation Committee approval. The distribution included 148,556 shares under ESOP 2016 and 2,422 shares under RSU Plan 2021. Both plans operate under cashless schemes with employee benefit trusts managing share deductions for exercise prices and taxes, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and employee equity participation.

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Mphasis Limited has completed the allotment of 151,978 shares under its employee incentive programs, following approval from the ESOP Compensation Committee of the Board on March 12, 2026. The company informed stock exchanges about this development in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Share Allotment Details
The allotment was executed on March 13, 2026, covering exercises under two distinct employee benefit plans. The distribution demonstrates the company's commitment to employee participation through equity-based compensation.
| Plan | Shares Allotted |
|---|---|
| ESOP 2016 | 148,556 |
| RSU Plan 2021 | 2,422 |
| Total | 151,978 |
Plan Structure and Operations
Both plans operate under specific terms and time periods that have been previously submitted to stock exchanges. The Employee Stock Options Plan 2016 accounts for the majority of the allotment, while the Restricted Stock Units Plan 2021 represents a smaller portion of the total shares issued.
Cashless Exercise Mechanism
For employees exercising ESOPs under the cashless scheme, the Mphasis Employees Equity Reward Trust manages the process. This scheme was approved by shareholders under Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on July 25, 2024. The trust deducts appropriate shares from the allotment to cover exercise prices and applicable taxes, with proceeds used to repay company loans and tax obligations.
RSU Plan Administration
Similarly, the Mphasis Employees Benefit Trust administers the RSU Plan 2021. This trust also deducts shares to cover exercise prices and taxes upon vesting or exercise of RSUs. The RSU plan received shareholder approval under Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013, at the 30th Annual General Meeting held on September 29, 2021.
Regulatory Compliance
The share allotment reflects Mphasis Limited's adherence to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards. The company has maintained transparency by promptly informing both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about the exercise of employee stock options and restricted stock units.
The allotment represents the ongoing implementation of the company's employee incentive programs, designed to align employee interests with shareholder value creation through equity participation.
Historical Stock Returns for Mphasis
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.72% | -4.19% | -14.85% | -28.97% | -4.74% | +21.10% |


































