Ramkrishna Forgings Vests 165,176 ESOPs Under Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited vested 165,176 ESOPs under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 on March 26, 2026. The vesting includes 164,413 options at Rs. 556 per ESOP and 763 options at Rs. 687 per ESOP. These options originated from grants made in February 2024 and January 2025, with a four-year exercise window from the vesting date.

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Ramkrishna forgings Limited has announced the vesting of 165,176 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023. The company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved this vesting at its meeting held on March 26, 2026.
ESOP Vesting Details
The vested options comprise two distinct tranches with different exercise prices:
| ESOP Category | Number of Options | Exercise Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| First Tranche | 164,413 | 556 |
| Second Tranche | 763 | 687 |
| Total Vested | 165,176 | Mixed |
These vested options originate from ESOPs granted under the company's Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023, which is compliant with SEBI (SBEB) Regulations, 2021.
Original Grant Information
The vested ESOPs were part of larger grants made to eligible employees on different dates:
| Grant Details | Information |
|---|---|
| First Grant Date | February 21, 2024 |
| First Grant Quantity | 8,07,861 ESOPs |
| First Grant Exercise Price | Rs. 556 per ESOP |
| Second Grant Date | January 16, 2025 |
| Second Grant Quantity | 3,051 ESOPs |
| Second Grant Exercise Price | Rs. 687 per ESOP |
Exercise Timeline and Compliance
The vested options carry a four-year exercise window from the date of vesting. Eligible employees can exercise these options within this timeframe to convert them into equity shares of the company. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Regulatory Framework
The Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 operates under the regulatory framework established by SEBI Master Circular Ho/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The scheme ensures that the total number of shares covered by these options does not exceed the number of options granted, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
The company has made this information available on its website at www.ramkrishnaforgings.com and has notified both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about this development.
Historical Stock Returns for Ramkrishna Forgings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.85% | -8.98% | -10.47% | -10.00% | -39.89% | +375.25% |
How will the potential exercise of 165,176 ESOPs impact Ramkrishna Forgings' share dilution and earnings per share over the next four years?
What percentage of the remaining 645,448 granted ESOPs from 2024-2025 are expected to vest in the coming quarters?
Will the significant difference in exercise prices (Rs. 556 vs Rs. 687) influence employee exercise patterns and the company's cash flow timing?


































