Tech Mahindra Allots 1,12,907 Equity Shares Through Employee Stock Option Exercise
Tech Mahindra allotted 1,12,907 equity shares on May 1, 2026, through employee stock option exercises under ESOP 2014 (54,534 shares) and ESOP 2018 (58,373 shares). The allotment increased total issued shares to 97,99,54,159 and share capital to ₹4,89,97,70,795. The shares, priced at ₹5 each with no premium, are identical to existing equity shares with no lock-in restrictions.

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Tech Mahindra has announced the allotment of 1,12,907 equity shares on May 1, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options under two established schemes. The Securities Allotment Committee of the Board of Directors approved this allotment at 9:02 PM IST on the same date.
Share Allotment Details
The allotment was executed through two separate employee stock option plans:
| Scheme: | Shares Allotted |
|---|---|
| ESOP 2014: | 54,534 |
| ESOP 2018: | 58,373 |
| Total: | 1,12,907 |
Each equity share carries a par value of ₹5 and has been issued as fully-paid shares. The exercise price per share was set at ₹5 with no premium charged.
Post-Allotment Capital Structure
Following this share allotment, Tech Mahindra's capital structure has been updated:
| Parameter: | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Issued Shares: | 97,99,54,159 |
| Total Issued Share Capital: | ₹4,89,97,70,795 |
| Distinctive Numbers: | 1000426253 to 1000539159 |
| ISIN Number: | INE669C01036 |
Regulatory Compliance
The company has fulfilled its obligations under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The allotment was made pursuant to the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
Key regulatory aspects include:
- Both ESOP schemes received prior approval from stock exchanges
- ESOP 2014 received in-principal approval on March 31, 2015
- ESOP 2018 received in-principal approval on March 20, 2019
- Statement under Regulation 10(b) for ESOP 2018 was filed on February 27, 2019
Share Characteristics
The newly allotted shares are identical to existing equity shares and rank pari passu with them. No lock-in restrictions apply to these shares, and no listing fees are payable for this allotment. The shares have been issued in dematerialized form under the existing ISIN number.
Tech Mahindra is listed on both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 532755) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: TECHM). The company secretary Ruchie Khanna digitally signed the regulatory filing on May 1, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Tech Mahindra
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.94% | +0.75% | +5.89% | +1.47% | -1.46% | +50.83% |
How will the dilution from 1.13 lakh new shares impact Tech Mahindra's earnings per share and stock price performance?
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