ICICI Bank Allots 7.65 Lakh Shares Under ESOS 2000
MUMBAI – ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private sector lender, has announced the allotment of 7,65,234 equity shares to eligible employees. The allotment, made under the ICICI Bank Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) 2000, was officially informed to the stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) on January 30, 2026.
The transaction, which occurred at 10:35 a.m. today, follows a series of similar routine ESOP disbursements throughout January as the bank continues to align employee incentives with shareholder value.
Transaction Breakdown
The allotment was executed by the bank’s executive leadership under powers delegated by the Board of Directors back in October 2023.
- Total Shares Allotted: 7,65,234
- Face Value: ₹2 per equity share
- Allotment Date: January 30, 2026
- Scheme: ICICI Bank Employees Stock Option Scheme-2000
- Impact: The bank’s issued equity share capital has increased by approximately ₹15.3 lakh in face value terms.
Recent ESOP Activity (January 2026)
ICICI Bank has been active in its employee stock programs this month, issuing over 2.2 million shares across various dates:
- Jan 30: 7,65,234 shares
- Jan 19: 2,75,884 shares
- Jan 13: 1,185,510 shares
