SBI Cards Allots 5,530 Equity Shares to Employees Under ESOP Schemes
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited allotted 5,530 equity shares to employees under two ESOP schemes on March 22, 2026. The allotment included 3,350 shares under ESOP Scheme 2019 at ₹152.10 per share and 2,180 shares under ESOP Scheme 2023 at ₹10 per share. Post-allotment, the company's paid-up capital increased to ₹9,51,60,02,510 with total equity shares reaching 95,16,00,251.

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SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has completed the allotment of 5,530 equity shares to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Plans on March 22, 2026. The allotment was approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board through a resolution dated March 22, 2026.
ESOP Allotment Details
The share allotment was executed under two separate ESOP schemes with different exercise prices and allocations:
| ESOP Scheme | Shares Allotted | Exercise Price (₹) | Face Value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESOP Scheme 2019 | 3,350 | 152.10 | 10 |
| ESOP Scheme 2023 | 2,180 | 10.00 | 10 |
| Total | 5,530 | - | 10 |
The significant difference in exercise prices between the two schemes reflects the timing of their implementation, with the 2019 scheme carrying a substantially higher exercise price of ₹152.10 per share compared to ₹10 per share for the 2023 scheme.
Impact on Share Capital
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's paid-up capital structure:
| Parameter | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Capital | ₹9,51,59,47,210 | ₹9,51,60,02,510 |
| Number of Shares | 95,15,94,721 | 95,16,00,251 |
| Face Value per Share | ₹10 | ₹10 |
The allotment represents a marginal increase in the total share count, adding 5,530 shares to the existing base of over 95 crore equity shares.
Corporate Compliance
The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by informing both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited about the allotment. SBI Cards trades on BSE under scrip code 543066 and on NSE under the symbol SBICARD. The information has also been uploaded on the company's official website at www.sbicard.com as part of its disclosure requirements.
The allotment was processed on March 22, 2026, at around 10:31 AM, with the formal intimation signed by Payal Mittal Chhabra, Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary of SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for SBI Cards
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.79% | -3.03% | -13.71% | -20.98% | -18.64% | -30.52% |


































