Axis Bank allots shares under ESOP/RSU scheme, increases capital

Axis Bank has allotted 161,807 equity shares, each valued at ₹2, to its employees on November 25, 2025. This allotment was made under the bank’s employee stock option plan (ESOP) and restricted stock unit (RSU) scheme, as disclosed in a recent filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

As a result of this allotment, the bank's paid-up share capital has increased. The capital rose from ₹6,207,359,686, representing 3,103,679,843 equity shares of ₹2 each, to ₹6,207,683,300, comprising 3,103,841,650 equity shares of ₹2 each. This move reflects Axis Bank’s ongoing employee incentive programs.

The announcement was made by Sandeep Poddar, company secretary, and shared with the regulatory bodies, marking a standard update on the bank's capital structure changes due to employee stock options.