JSW Infrastructure Grants 2,20,960 Stock Options Under Employee Ownership Plan
JSW Infrastructure Limited granted 2,20,960 stock options to eligible employees under the OPJ ESOP Plan 2026 on March 5, 2026. The options carry an exercise price of Rs. 2 per option with a vesting period of 1-3 years and exercise period of 4 years. The plan complies with SEBI regulations and was previously approved by the Board and shareholders.

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JSW Infrastructure Limited has announced the grant of 2,20,960 stock options to eligible employees under its employee stock ownership plan. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved this grant on March 5, 2026, during a meeting that commenced at 3:00 pm and concluded at 4:15 pm.
ESOP Grant Details
The options were granted under the Shri O.P. Jindal Employee Stock Ownership Plan (JSWIL) – 2026, commonly referred to as the OPJ ESOP Plan 2026. This plan was previously approved by the Board of Directors on January 16, 2026, and subsequently by the company's members on February 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Options Granted | 2,20,960 |
| Exercise Price | Rs. 2 per option |
| Face Value per Share | Rs. 2 |
| Exercise Period | 4 years from grant date |
| Vesting Period | 1-3 years from grant date |
Key Terms and Conditions
The granted options come with specific terms designed to align employee interests with company performance:
- Administration: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the administration and supervision of the OPJ ESOP Plan 2026
- Vesting Schedule: Options will vest not earlier than 1 year and not later than 3 years from the grant date
- Exercise Rights: Once vested, each option entitles the holder to acquire one equity share upon payment of the exercise price and applicable taxes
Regulatory Compliance
The company confirmed that the OPJ ESOP Plan 2026 complies with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The grant was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Current Status
As this represents the initial grant under the plan, several parameters remain not applicable at this stage, including options vested, options exercised, money realized from exercise, and diluted earnings per share calculations. These metrics will become relevant as the options vest and employees begin exercising their rights to acquire shares.
The announcement was communicated to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited, where the company's shares are listed under scrip codes 543994, JSWINFRA, and 1100026 respectively.
Historical Stock Returns for JSW Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.98% | +2.99% | -1.84% | -13.78% | +6.91% | +66.21% |


































