NACL Industries Allots 65,000 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020
NACL Industries allotted 65,000 equity shares of ₹1 face value each on May 04, 2026, under its ESOS-2020 scheme, following approval by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The weighted average exercise price was ₹75.23, with individual exercise prices ranging from ₹72 to ₹82. Post-allotment, the company's paid-up equity share capital increased from ₹23,41,78,330 to ₹23,42,43,330. The newly issued shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects, including dividend entitlement.

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NACL Industries allotted 65,000 equity shares of face value ₹1 each on May 04, 2026, following the exercise of vested stock options by eligible employees under the NACL Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2020 (ESOS-2020). The allotment was approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the company at its meeting held on Monday, May 04, 2026, and was disclosed to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Share Capital Impact
As a result of this allotment, the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital of the company has increased. The newly allotted shares carry distinctive numbers 23,41,78,331 to 23,42,43,330 (both inclusive) and rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company in all respects, including dividend entitlement. The following table summarises the change in share capital:
| Metric: | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Shares: | 23,41,78,330 | 23,42,43,330 |
| Paid-up Share Capital: | ₹23,41,78,330 | ₹23,42,43,330 |
| Face Value per Share: | ₹1 each | ₹1 each |
Key Details of the Allotment
The allotment was made under the NACL Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2020, which was originally filed with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on September 21, 2020. The key parameters of this allotment, as disclosed under Regulation 10(c) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name: | NACL Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2020 |
| Kind of Security: | Equity Shares |
| Number of Shares Issued: | 65,000 |
| Face Value per Share: | ₹1 each |
| Exercise Price per Share: | ₹75.23 each |
| Premium per Share: | ₹74.23 each |
| Date of Issue: | May 04, 2026 |
| Lock-in on Shares: | Not Applicable |
| Listing Fees Payable: | Not Applicable |
Exercise Price and Pari-Passu Status
The exercise price varies for different grantees, ranging from ₹72 to ₹82, with the weighted average exercise price working out to ₹75.23. The premium per share stands at ₹74.23 each. The newly issued shares are identical in all respects to the existing shares of the company and rank pari-passu, including with respect to dividend entitlement. No lock-in period is applicable on these shares.
The disclosure was signed by Satish Kumar Subudhi, Sr. VP – Legal & Company Secretary of NACL Industries, and submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 04, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for NACL Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.17% | +9.99% | +24.94% | -13.45% | -5.54% | +377.85% |
How many stock options remain unexercised under NACL's ESOS-2020 scheme, and what potential dilution impact could future exercises have on existing shareholders?
Given that the exercise price range of ₹72–₹82 reflects 2020 grant levels, how does NACL's current market price compare, and does this signal strong employee confidence in the company's growth trajectory?
Will NACL Industries introduce a new employee stock option scheme beyond ESOS-2020 to retain and incentivize talent, particularly as the agrochemical sector faces increasing competition?


































