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Paytm Grants ₹215 Crore in ESOPs; Mobikwik Joins With ₹9 Crore Stock Option Push

Written by: Sachin GuptaUpdated on: 13 Jun 2025, 2:33 pm IST
Paytm and Mobikwik, both fintech players, awarded new ESOPs worth ₹215 Crore and ₹9 Crore, respectively.
Paytm Grants ₹215 Crore in ESOPs; Mobikwik Joins With ₹9 Crore Stock Option Push
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One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has issued approximately 23.7 lakh stock options to eligible employees under its ESOP 2019 scheme, as per an exchange filing. The company added that the stock options have an exercise price of ₹9 per share and, at the current market value of ₹906 per share, the total value of this grant is estimated at ₹215 crore. Each option, once vested, will convert into one fully paid-up equity share.

Background Moves by Leadership and Investors

 This ESOP allocation follows a notable move by Paytm’s MD and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who voluntarily relinquished 2.1 crore shares — valued at around ₹1,800 crore — a few months ago. Additionally, last month saw a significant exit by a key shareholder: Ant Group, the financial services arm of Alibaba, sold off nearly a 4% stake in One97 Communications, raising ₹2,103 crore (around $246 million).

Alongside the new grant, Paytm disclosed that 3,46,746 stock options under the 2019 ESOP plan have lapsed.

Also Read: Paytm Share Price Falls Over 8% on June 12, Among Top Nifty Midcap Losers 

Paytm Financial Performance

On the financial front, Paytm reported a 16% YoY decline in Q4 FY25 revenue, which stood at ₹1,911 crore. However, the company significantly narrowed its losses by 96%, bringing them down to just ₹23 crore in the same quarter. For the entire FY25, Paytm's revenue totaled ₹6,900 crore, while losses came in at ₹663 crore.

Mobikwik Awards New ESOPs

Mobikwik has also moved ahead with employee incentives, allotting 3.27 lakh stock options under its 2014 ESOP plan. Based on the company’s current share price of ₹276, the total value of this grant is approximately ₹9 crore.

Mobikwik's Financial Snapshot

During Q4FY25, Mobikwik reported a revenue of ₹268 crore and a net loss of ₹56 crore. For the full fiscal year, the company posted ₹1,192 crore in revenue, with total losses amounting to ₹121 crore.

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Published on: Jun 13, 2025, 8:59 AM IST

Sachin Gupta

Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.

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