Infosys Approves 9,640 Employee Stock Grants with 3-Year Vesting

Infosys has approved 9,640 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible employees under its 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan. The grants became effective on November 1, 2026, and will vest equally over three years, according to the company’s regulatory filing dated October 23.

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The approval was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and was announced following the company’s Board meeting held on October 22 and 23, 2026.

The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of Infosys shares, which is ₹5 per share.

Infosys Employee Stock Grant Details

Under the approved plan, the 9,640 RSUs will vest in equal instalments over three years. The company has not disclosed the number of employees who will receive these grants or the individual allocation.

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Restricted Stock Units are a form of equity-based employee compensation. Eligible employees receive company shares after meeting the applicable vesting conditions.

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Employee stock grants are commonly used by large companies as part of their compensation programmes. They provide employees with an opportunity to hold shares in the company and receive a part of their compensation through equity-based rewards.

Infosys Also Declares ₹26 Interim Dividend

Alongside the employee stock grant approval, Infosys declared an interim dividend of ₹26 per equity share for FY2026-27.

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The company fixed November 3, 2026, as the record date and November 11, 2026, as the scheduled payment date. The interim dividend is higher than the ₹23 per share declared in the previous financial year.

The key announcements include:

• Employee stock grants: 9,640 RSUs approved for eligible employees.
• Grant effective date: November 1, 2026.
• Vesting period: Three years, in equal instalments.
• Interim dividend: ₹26 per equity share, scheduled for payment on November 11.

For HR professionals, the employee stock grant approval is relevant to compensation and benefits practices in the IT industry. Equity-based rewards are one of the ways companies structure long-term employee compensation alongside fixed salaries, variable pay and other benefits.

The latest announcement provides an update on Infosys’ employee stock compensation programme as well as its dividend payout to shareholders.