Oberoi Realty Proposes New Employee Stock Option Plan and Appoints Former Morgan Stanley India Head to Board
Oberoi Realty Limited has proposed a new Employee Stock Option Plan 2025, offering up to 36,36,023 options (1% of share capital) to employees with a 1-7 year vesting period and up to 20% discount on exercise price. The company has also appointed Sanjay Shah, former Country Head-India & Managing Director at Morgan Stanley India, as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term. Shareholder approval for these actions is being sought through a postal ballot with e-voting from July 30 to August 28, 2025.

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Oberoi Realty Limited , a leading real estate developer in India, has announced two significant corporate actions aimed at strengthening its talent retention strategy and enhancing its board expertise.
New Employee Stock Option Plan
The company is seeking shareholder approval for the introduction of the 'Oberoi Realty Limited – Employee Stock Option Plan 2025' (ESOP 2025). This new equity incentive scheme proposes to offer up to 36,36,023 employee stock options, representing approximately 1% of the company's outstanding share capital on a fully diluted basis.
Key features of the ESOP 2025 include:
- Eligibility: Employees of Oberoi Realty and its group companies, including subsidiaries and associates
- Vesting Period: 1-7 years
- Exercise Period: Maximum of 4 years from the vesting date
- Exercise Price: Up to 20% discount to the market price of shares
The company states that this plan aims to foster a high-performance culture, retain key talent, and align employee interests with long-term shareholder value creation.
Appointment of New Independent Director
In a move to strengthen its board, Oberoi Realty has appointed Mr. Sanjay Shah as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term from June 16, 2025, to June 15, 2030, subject to shareholder approval.
Mr. Shah brings over 32 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets to the board. He previously served as the Country Head-India & Managing Director at Morgan Stanley India from 1996 to 2023, during which time the firm's presence in India grew significantly.
Shareholder Approval Process
The company has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for these proposals through remote e-voting. The voting period is scheduled from July 30 to August 28, 2025, with results to be declared by August 30, 2025.
Oberoi Realty's move to introduce a new ESOP and bring in seasoned expertise to its board underscores the company's focus on talent management and corporate governance as it positions itself for future growth in the competitive real estate sector.
Investors and stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these strategic decisions impact the company's performance and market position in the coming years.
Historical Stock Returns for Oberoi Realty
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-2.50% | -6.41% | -16.93% | -13.82% | -13.59% | +371.49% |