Metro Brands Limited Allots 25,250 Equity Shares Under ESOP 2008 Scheme
Metro Brands Limited allotted 25,250 equity shares under its ESOP 2008 scheme on January 12, 2026, at exercise prices ranging from ₹228.00 to ₹649.95 per share. The allotment increased the company's paid-up share capital from ₹136.22 crores to ₹136.23 crores, bringing the total equity shares to 27,24,59,241. The company stated this allotment is not material in nature and complies with SEBI regulations for employee stock option plans.

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Metro Brands Limited has allotted 25,250 equity shares under its Metro Stock Option Plan 2008 (ESOP 2008) scheme on January 12, 2026. The Share Allotment and Transfer Committee of the Board of Directors approved the allotment through a circular resolution, allocating shares to eligible grantees who exercised their stock options.
Share Allotment Details
The allotment comprised 25,250 equity shares of ₹5.00 each, issued at different exercise prices based on the grant terms. The pricing structure for the allotted shares was as follows:
| Share Category | Number of Shares | Exercise Price per Share | Premium per Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranche 1 | 24,250 | ₹228.00 | ₹223.00 |
| Tranche 2 | 500 | ₹544.80 | ₹539.80 |
| Tranche 3 | 500 | ₹649.95 | ₹644.95 |
The newly allotted shares carry distinctive numbers from 27,24,33,992 to 27,24,59,241 and are identical in all respects to the existing equity shares of the company.
Impact on Share Capital
Following this allotment, Metro Brands' capital structure has been updated with the following changes:
| Parameter | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Shares | 27,24,33,991 | 27,24,59,241 |
| Paid-up Share Capital | ₹136.22 crores | ₹136.23 crores |
| Par Value per Share | ₹5.00 | ₹5.00 |
The shares have been issued in dematerialized form under ISIN number INE317I01021, with no lock-in restrictions applicable to the allotted shares.
Regulatory Compliance
The allotment was conducted in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. Metro Brands had previously filed the required statements with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, with BSE filing completed on May 23, 2022 (Case No. 150501) and NSE filing on May 27, 2022 (Application no. 30829).
The company emphasized that this share allotment is not material in nature and has been disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification and related documentation have been made available on the company's official website for stakeholder reference.
Historical Stock Returns for Metro Brands
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.02% | -7.12% | +0.99% | -9.47% | -13.73% | +122.17% |













































