IDFC FIRST Bank Share Price in Focus; 20.16 Lakh Shares Allotted Under Employee Stock Option Scheme

IDFC FIRST Bank has allotted 20,16,620 equity shares to employees following the exercise of vested stock options under its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS). The decision was approved by the bank’s authorised committee of the Board of Directors on 12 March 2026.  

Each equity share carries a face value of ₹10 and has been issued as fully paid-up. The shares were allotted to employees who exercised stock options that had previously vested under the ESOS plan.  

Impact on Equity Share Capital 

Following the allotment, the bank’s issued and paid-up equity share capital has increased. The capital rose from ₹85,99,19,20,400, representing 8,59,91,92,040 equity shares, to ₹86,01,20,86,600 comprising 8,60,12,08,660 equity shares.  

The increase shows the addition of the newly issued shares after employees exercised their options. Each share issued under the scheme has the same face value of ₹10 as the bank’s existing equity shares.  

Status of Newly Issued Shares 

The bank stated that the newly allotted shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares in all respects. This means they will carry identical rights, including voting rights and eligibility for dividends, similar to other outstanding shares of the bank.  

Once issued, the shares become part of the bank’s total equity base and are treated the same as previously issued shares for all corporate and shareholder purposes. 

Regulatory Filing 

The disclosure was made through a regulatory filing dated March 12, 2026.  Such disclosures are required when companies allot shares under employee stock option schemes or other equity-linked compensation plans. 

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IDFC FIRST Bank Share Price Performance  

As of March 13, 2026, 11:55 am, IDFC First Bank share price was trading at ₹62.92, a 2.87% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The allotment of shares under the ESOS resulted in a marginal increase in IDFC FIRST Bank’s equity share capital. The shares issued to employees are fully paid-up and carry the same rights as the bank’s existing equity shares. 

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