Infosys Share Price in Focus; Board Approves ESOP Grants for CEO Salil Parekh and Employees

Infosys has approved equity based compensation for its CEO Salil Parekh and eligible employees under existing stock incentive plans. 

The grants, linked to performance and other metrics, come alongside the company’s latest quarterly results. While the development reflects continued use of stock linked incentives.

ESOP Grants for CEO and Employees

The company has approved equity based compensation grants for CEO Salil Parekh and other eligible employees. The total value of grants allocated to Parekh stands at ₹51.75 crore, structured across multiple performance linked components.

Breakdown of Compensation Structure

The approved grants include ₹34.75 crore under an annual performance equity plan, ₹2 crore linked to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, ₹5 crore tied to total shareholder return (TSR), and ₹10 crore under a stock ownership plan introduced in 2019.

Understanding RSUs and PSUs

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are shares granted to employees that vest over a defined period, while Performance Stock Units (PSUs) are linked to the achievement of specific performance targets. These instruments are commonly used to align employee incentives with company performance.

Financial Performance Update

Alongside the compensation announcement, Infosys reported a year on year increase of 20.8% in net profit for the March 2026 quarter. The results reflect operational performance during the period, even as market sentiment influenced share price movement.

Infosys Share Price Performance

Shares of Infosys Limited were trading at ₹1,171.80 as of 24 April 2026, 12:14 PM, down 5.55% from the previous close of ₹1,240.60. 

Read More: Infosys Q4 Results: Net Profit Jumps 21% to ₹8,501 Crore, Announced Final Dividend ₹25.

Conclusion

Infosys’ decision to grant equity based compensation highlights its continued focus on performance linked incentives. 

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