NewsCorporate ActionsRaymond Realty Limited Announces Postal Ballot for ESOP Plan 2025 Approval with E-Voting from January 23-February 21, 2026Raymond Realty Limited Announces Postal Ballot for ESOP Plan 2025 Approval with E-Voting from January 23-February 21, 2026
Raymond Realty Limited has issued a postal ballot notice for shareholder approval of its Employee Stock Option Plan 2025, covering 16,80,588 options representing 2.52% equity stake. E-voting runs from January 23-February 21, 2026, through NSDL platform. The plan includes fresh share issuance, secondary market acquisition, trust implementation, and loan provisions up to 5% of capital and reserves.
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Raymond Realty Limited has announced a comprehensive postal ballot seeking shareholder approval for its Employee Stock Option Plan 2025, with electronic voting scheduled from January 23 to February 21, 2026. The company issued the notice on January 08, 2026, outlining five special resolutions for shareholder consideration.
ESOP Plan Overview
The proposed Raymond Realty Employees Stock Option Plan 2025 encompasses significant employee benefit provisions designed to attract and retain talent while aligning employee interests with company growth objectives.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Options: | 16,80,588 stock options |
| Equity Representation: | 2.52% of existing paid-up equity capital |
| Face Value per Share: | ₹10.00 |
| Implementation Method: | Through Trust mechanism |
| Vesting Period: | Maximum 5 years from grant date |
| Exercise Period: | Maximum 5 years from vesting date |
E-Voting Schedule and Process
Shareholders can participate in the decision-making process through remote e-voting facilitated by National Securities Depository Limited. The company has established clear timelines for the voting process.
| Milestone | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement: | Friday, January 23, 2026, 9:00 AM IST |
| E-voting Conclusion: | Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| Results Declaration: | Within 2 working days of conclusion |
The postal ballot notice is being distributed electronically to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories as of the cut-off date.
Special Resolutions for Approval
The postal ballot includes five interconnected special resolutions addressing various aspects of the ESOP implementation:
- Resolution 1: Approval of Raymond Realty Employees Stock Option Plan 2025
- Resolution 2: Extension of ESOP benefits to group company employees including holding, subsidiary, and associate companies
- Resolution 3: Implementation of the plan through trust mechanism
- Resolution 4: Authorization for secondary market acquisition of up to 3,00,000 equity shares (0.45% of paid-up capital)
- Resolution 5: Approval for company loan provision to trust not exceeding 5% of aggregate paid-up share capital and free reserves
Share Acquisition Structure
The ESOP plan incorporates a dual approach for share acquisition to ensure adequate inventory for option exercises.
| Acquisition Type | Number of Shares | Percentage of Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Issue: | 13,80,588 shares | 2.07% |
| Secondary Market: | 3,00,000 shares | 0.45% |
| Total Coverage: | 16,80,588 shares | 2.52% |
Eligibility and Benefits
The ESOP plan targets employees exclusively working in India or internationally, including directors (excluding promoters, promoter group members, independent directors, and those holding more than 10% equity). The plan also accommodates existing option holders from the Raymond Limited ESOP 2023 following the recent demerger.
Eligibility criteria encompass performance metrics, merit assessment, grade levels, conduct evaluation, and service tenure, with determinations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Individual employees can receive options up to 1% of issued capital annually without separate shareholder approval.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Smt. Uma Lodha, Company Secretary in Practice, has been appointed as scrutinizer to ensure fair and transparent voting processes. The company will maintain compliance with SEBI ESOP Regulations, Companies Act 2013, and applicable accounting standards using fair value methodology for option valuation.
Results will be communicated to stock exchanges and published on company and NSDL websites following scrutinizer report submission. The plan includes provisions for corporate action adjustments and share subdivision or consolidation scenarios to protect option holder interests.
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Historical Stock Returns for Raymond Realty
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -2.42% | -10.69% | -8.56% | -46.31% | -56.29% | -56.29% |
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