Wipro Issues 14.65 Lakh Equity Shares Under ESOP Scheme

Wipro Limited has allotted 14,65,258 equity shares under its Employee Stock Options, Performance Stock Unit and Restricted Stock Unit Scheme 2024. 

 The allotment was made on May 5, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options, according to a regulatory filing submitted by the company on May 6, 2026.  

Shares Issued Under 3 Schemes 

The company also allotted shares under 2 earlier employee compensation plans. Wipro issued 38,24,940 equity shares under the ADS Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2004 and 1,59,198 equity shares under the Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2007.  

In total, the company allotted 54,49,396 equity shares across the 3 stock-based employee benefit schemes.  

Stock-Based Compensation Plans 

Employee stock option and restricted stock unit schemes are commonly used by information technology companies as part of employee compensation structures.  

These schemes allow eligible employees to receive company shares subject to vesting conditions and exercise requirements. 

The latest allotment relates to stock options exercised by employees under existing plans approved by the company. Such allotments generally result in a marginal increase in the company’s paid-up share capital. 

Filing Signed by Company Secretary 

The exchange communication was signed by M Sanaulla Khan, Company Secretary of Wipro. The filing did not include any additional financial or operational updates from the company.  

Wipro periodically discloses allotments under employee stock option schemes as part of listing and compliance requirements for listed entities. The company has multiple long-term stock-based incentive plans covering employees across different periods. 

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Wipro Share Price Performance  

As of May 7, 2026, 10:38 am, Wipro Ltd share price was trading at ₹198.53, down 0.30% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The latest allotment includes shares issued under Wipro’s 2004 and 2007 restricted stock unit plans along with its 2024 employee stock option scheme. More than 54 lakh equity shares were allotted following the exercise of stock-based employee benefits. 

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