On June 14, 2025, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited officially announced the allotment of 1,68,20,085 equity shares of face value ₹10 each, under the Niva Bupa Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Scheme 2020. This corporate action, dated June 13, 2025, is in line with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was duly communicated to both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE).

The announcement was made via a formal disclosure, bearing reference number NIVABUPA/EQ/2025-26/28, by Rajat Sharma, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, with Membership No. F7069. This disclosure signifies a strategic move to reward and retain talent within the organisation, aligning employee interests with company growth and shareholder value.

The Niva Bupa ESOP allotment 2025 is part of the ongoing implementation of the ESOP Scheme 2020, which had been earlier approved by the company’s board and shareholders. The eligible option grantees—employees of Niva Bupa who were granted stock options—have now exercised their rights to convert these options into equity shares.

As a result of this exercise:

• 1,68,20,085 new equity shares of ₹10 each have been allotted.

• These newly issued shares will rank pari passu with the existing equity shares, meaning they will have equal rights in terms of voting power, dividend entitlement, and other shareholder benefits.

• The company is currently in the process of completing necessary listing formalities with the stock exchanges and other relevant regulatory bodies to ensure that these shares are reflected in the market and available for trading.

This move enhances employee ownership and aligns with Niva Bupa’s long-term human capital strategy. By providing equity participation to employees, the ESOP Scheme not only serves as a performance incentive but also fosters a sense of ownership and accountability.

The Niva Bupa share allotment under ESOP is a well-structured method of rewarding employees, often used by listed entities to attract and retain top talent. Such schemes have gained increasing importance in India’s corporate ecosystem, especially in finance and insurance sectors, where talent mobility is high and employee retention is critical.

From a regulatory standpoint, this action satisfies all necessary compliance requirements under SEBI’s framework for employee benefits and corporate disclosures. The SEBI LODR Regulation 30 mandates that all material events, including changes to capital structure like ESOP allotments, must be disclosed promptly to the stock exchanges to maintain market transparency.

Niva Bupa has also confirmed that this corporate update will be made available on its official website at www.nivabupa.com, providing ease of access to investors and stakeholders. This reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency, governance, and timely information dissemination.

In broader terms, this allotment indicates:

• A strong internal valuation and confidence in the company’s future by its workforce, given that employees exercised their stock options.

• An increase in the company’s paid-up capital, which will be updated after regulatory approvals and listing of the new shares.

• A reflection of the company’s growth strategy which includes expanding talent engagement and reinforcing loyalty through equity-linked rewards.

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited, with IRDAI Registration No. 145 and CIN: L66000DL2008PLC182918, continues to be a prominent player in India’s health insurance space. Its registered office is located in Delhi, while the corporate headquarters operates from Sector-59, Gurugram, Haryana.

Given the company's rapid growth trajectory and employee-centric policies, the Niva Bupa ESOP Scheme 2020 stands as a hallmark of the organisation’s progressive HR approach. The June 2025 equity issue is likely to be a precursor to further expansions, not just in talent acquisition but potentially in products, digital innovation, and customer outreach as well.

To sum up, the Niva Bupa ESOP equity shares issue:

• Reinforces the company's internal reward system.

• Complies with all SEBI mandates.

• Represents a strategic capital structuring initiative.

• Increases transparency and governance through public disclosure.

As the company continues to complete its listing formalities for the allotted shares, investors and market participants can expect the updated equity structure to reflect soon in official BSE and NSE records, bringing enhanced clarity to the company’s shareholding pattern.

The development marks another milestone in Niva Bupa’s ongoing evolution, underscoring the company’s belief in shared success and sustainable value creation for both employees and shareholders.

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