Balaji Telefilms allots 1.75 million equity shares to employees under ESOP scheme

All shares have a face value of ₹2 each and are fully paid-up

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Published: Jan 20, 2026 12:33 PM  | 1 min read
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Balaji Telefilms Limited has issued new shares to its employees under ESOP i.e. Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  

The Company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee passed a resolution on January 19, 2026, approving the issuance of a total of 1.75 million equity shares to eligible employees under the Balaji Telefilms Limited ESOP Scheme 2023. All shares have a face value of ₹2 each and are fully paid-up.

Following the issuance of these new shares, the company's paid-up share capital has increased. Previously, the company's equity share capital was ₹239.9 million (approximately $1.1 billion), comprising 119.9 million (approximately $1.8 billion), and ₹243.4 million (approximately $1.4 billion), bringing the total number of shares outstanding to 121.7 million (approximately $1.2 billion).

The company stated that these shares were issued following the exercise of the ESOP. Of these, 750,000 shares were issued under stock options granted on November 9, 2023, at an exercise price of ₹55.28 per share. Another 1 million shares were issued under stock options granted on November 14, 2024, at an exercise price of ₹43.79 per share.

The ISIN number for all these new shares is INE794B01026. These shares will be equivalent to existing equity shares and will carry all the same rights, including dividends. There is no lock-in period for these shares.

 

Published On: Jan 20, 2026 12:33 PM