Tech Mahindra Allots 36,646 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Plans
Tech Mahindra Limited completed the allotment of 36,646 equity shares on February 17, 2026, under two employee stock option schemes - 23,729 shares under ESOP-2014 and 12,917 shares under ESOP-2018. The shares, with a par value of ₹ 5/- each, were issued at an exercise price of ₹ 5 with no premium. Post-allotment, the company's total issued shares stand at 97,97,79,691 with total issued share capital of ₹ 4,89,88,98,455. The newly issued shares carry no lock-in restrictions and rank pari passu with existing equity shares.

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Tech Mahindra Limited has announced the allotment of 36,646 equity shares pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options under its established ESOP schemes. The Securities Allotment Committee of the Board of Directors approved this allotment on February 17, 2026, at 3.28 p.m. (IST), in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.
Share Allotment Details
The allotment comprises shares issued under two distinct employee stock option plans:
| ESOP Scheme | Shares Allotted |
|---|---|
| Employee Stock Option Plan – 2014 (ESOP-2014) | 23,729 |
| Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2018 (ESOP-2018) | 12,917 |
| Total Shares Allotted | 36,646 |
Financial Impact and Share Capital
The share allotment has resulted in changes to the company's capital structure:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Par Value per Share | ₹ 5/- |
| Exercise Price per Share | ₹ 5 |
| Premium per Share | NIL |
| Total Issued Shares (Post-Allotment) | 97,97,79,691 |
| Total Issued Share Capital (Post-Allotment) | ₹ 4,89,88,98,455 |
Regulatory Compliance and Share Characteristics
The allotment was conducted in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The shares have been assigned distinctive numbers from 1000328046 to 1000364691 and carry the ISIN number INE669C01036.
Key features of the allotted shares include:
- Ranking: The shares rank pari passu and are identical to existing equity shares
- Lock-in Period: No lock-in restrictions apply to these shares
- Listing Status: Shares are eligible for trading on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
ESOP Scheme Background
Both employee stock option schemes have received prior approvals from stock exchanges. The ESOP-2014 scheme received in-principal approval under letter no. DCS/IPO/JS/ESOP-IP/844/2014-15 dated March 31, 2015, while the ESOP-2018 scheme was approved under letter no. DCS/IPO/PB/ESOP-IP/3595/2018-19 dated March 20, 2019. The statement under Regulation 10(b) for the ESOP-2018 scheme was filed with both stock exchanges on February 27, 2019.
The allotment represents the company's continued commitment to employee participation through equity-based compensation, allowing eligible employees to exercise their stock options at the predetermined exercise price of ₹ 5 per share.
Historical Stock Returns for Tech Mahindra
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.73% | -6.04% | -8.78% | +2.50% | -8.48% | +54.42% |


































