YES Bank Allots 4,59,317 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Schemes
YES Bank allotted 4,59,317 equity shares on April 09, 2026, under its YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme and YBL RSU Plan 2024, realizing Rs. 61,54,724.50 from the exercise. This increased the bank's paid-up share capital from Rs. 62,759,514,114 to Rs. 62,760,432,748, with total equity shares rising to 31,380,216,374. The bank has complied with regulatory disclosure requirements by informing stock exchanges and updating its website.

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YES Bank has completed the allotment of 4,59,317 equity shares on April 09, 2026, following the exercise of stock options under its employee compensation schemes. The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the bank approved this allotment under the YBL PESOP 2020 Plan, which falls under the broader YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme and YBL RSU Plan 2024.
Share Allotment Details
The bank allotted equity shares with a face value of Rs. 2 each to employees who exercised their stock options. Through this exercise, YES Bank realized Rs. 61,54,724.50 from the participating employees.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Allotted: | 4,59,317 equity shares |
| Face Value: | Rs. 2 per share |
| Amount Realized: | Rs. 61,54,724.50 |
| Allotment Date: | April 09, 2026 |
| Schemes: | YBL ESOS 2020 Scheme and YBL RSU Plan 2024 |
Impact on Share Capital
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up share capital. The capital structure changed following the addition of new equity shares to the existing base.
| Metric: | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Share Capital: | Rs. 62,759,514,114 | Rs. 62,760,432,748 |
| Number of Equity Shares: | 31,379,757,057 | 31,380,216,374 |
| Face Value per Share: | Rs. 2 | Rs. 2 |
Regulatory Compliance
YES Bank has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by informing both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about this corporate action. The bank has also hosted the relevant information on its official website at www.yes.bank.in , in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The exercise of employee stock options reflects the bank's commitment to its employee compensation and retention strategies through equity participation schemes.
Historical Stock Returns for Yes Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.79% | +6.77% | -2.90% | -14.90% | +11.19% | +23.50% |
How will the dilution from this equity allotment impact YES Bank's earnings per share and return on equity metrics going forward?
What percentage of the total employee stock option pool has now been exercised, and how many more allotments can investors expect?
Could this employee stock option exercise signal improved confidence in YES Bank's turnaround story among its own workforce?


































