Zen Technologies Limited has completed the transfer of 3,800 equity shares to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan-2021, as announced in a regulatory filing dated January 06, 2026. The transfer represents the exercise of stock options granted to employees who have completed their respective vesting periods under the scheme.

ESOP Transfer Details

The company transferred the equity shares from the Zen Technologies Limited Employees Welfare Trust, which was established specifically for implementing the Employee Stock Option Plan-2021. Each share carries a face value of ₹1.00 and the transferred shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company.

Exercise Price Structure

The ESOP exercise involved shares at different price points, reflecting grants made at various times under the scheme. The exercise details show a tiered pricing structure based on when the options were originally granted.

Impact on Share Capital

The company emphasized that this transfer does not result in any change to its paid-up share capital. The total issued shares remain unchanged at 9,02,90,356 following this ESOP exercise. The transferred shares are identical in all respects to the existing shares and carry no lock-in restrictions.

Regulatory Compliance

The transfer was conducted in compliance with Regulation 10 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. Zen Technologies Limited filed the required disclosures with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where the company's shares are listed. The original ESOP scheme filing was made on January 21, 2022.

Company Information

Zen Technologies Limited is headquartered at B-42, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad – 500018, Telangana, India, with its works located at Plot No. 36, Hardware Park, Near Shamshabad International Airport, Hyderabad. The company maintains listings on both major Indian stock exchanges under the symbol ZENTEC on NSE and scrip code 533339 on BSE.

Zen Technologies Limited announced a significant milestone in its innovation journey with the Indian Patent Office granting an Indian patent for its 60mm Mortar Simulator. This achievement reinforces the company's sustained focus on indigenous research and development and intellectual property creation in advanced defence training technologies.

Patent Portfolio Expansion

The latest patent grant represents a key milestone for Zen Technologies, expanding its intellectual property portfolio substantially. The company's patent achievements demonstrate its commitment to innovation in defence technology.

This marks the 8th patent granted to Zen Technologies, enhancing its global competitiveness.

Technical Innovation and Features

The patented 60mm Mortar Simulator delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for training on high-angled firing weapons, including mortar systems. The invention integrates multiple advanced technologies to create a realistic training environment.

Key technical features of the patented system include:

• Realistic weapon architecture with advanced sensor assemblies
• Azimuth and elevation control mechanisms
• Recoil simulation capabilities
• Computer-generated imagery based battlefield scenarios
• Safe, indoor, and all-weather training capabilities
• Independence from live ammunition or field firing ranges

The system enables accurate replication of operational conditions while providing a safe training environment for defence personnel.

Global Market Positioning

The patent grant significantly enhances Zen Technologies' global competitiveness and export potential in the international defence market. With defence forces worldwide increasingly adopting simulation-based training to improve readiness and reduce risk, the patented high-angled firing weapon simulator is well-positioned for international markets.

The strong intellectual property protection supports Zen's participation in:

• Global defence tenders
• International defence collaborations
• Offset programs
• Long-term export engagements

Company Background

Zen Technologies Limited operates as a pioneer and leader in providing defence training and anti-drone solutions with a proven track record in building training systems for defence training and measuring combat readiness of security forces. The company maintains a dedicated research and development facility recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and a production facility in Hyderabad.

This patent further strengthens Zen Technologies' position as a research-driven defence technology company and underscores its commitment to delivering world-class, indigenous training solutions that meet evolving operational requirements of armed forces in India and abroad.