WeWork India Management grants 4.39 lakh ESOPs under 2018 plan
WeWork India Management Limited’s NRC approved granting 4,39,510 ESOPs under its 2018 Equity Incentive Plan via a circular resolution on June 27, 2026. The options, covering shares with a face value of ₹10 each, are priced at ₹100 and ₹450. The exercise period extends up to 10 years, and the scheme complies with SEBI regulations.

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WeWork India Management Limited has approved the grant of 4,39,510 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) to eligible employees under its 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. The approval was granted by the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) through a circular resolution passed on June 27, 2026. This move aims to incentivize employees by offering them an opportunity to acquire equity shares in the company.
The grant of these options is in accordance with the WeWork India Management Limited 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, which was previously approved by shareholders. The implementation complies with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The total number of shares covered by these options is 4,39,510 equity shares, each with a face value of ₹10.
The exercise price for the granted options has been determined based on the terms of the plan. The options are divided into two tranches with distinct pricing structures. A total of 7,941 options have an exercise price of ₹100 per option, while the remaining 4,31,569 options carry an exercise price of ₹450 per option.
The options will vest and become exercisable in accordance with the vesting schedule specified in the plan and the respective grant letters. The exercise period for vested options, while the employee is still with the company, is a maximum of 10 years from the date of grant. In the event of separation from employment, the exercise period will be determined as per the provisions of the WeWork India Management Limited 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
| No. of Options | Exercise Price per Option (₹) |
|---|---|
| 7,941 | 100 |
| 4,31,569 | 450 |
The disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Udayan Shukla, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of WeWork India Management Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for WeWork India Management
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.56% | +13.29% | +19.97% | +20.09% | +14.65% | +14.65% |
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