Vedanta Grants Rs 2,500 Crore in Employee Stock Options Over Five Years

Vedanta Ltd has granted employee stock options worth Rs 2,500 crore over five years, including a recent Rs 500 crore tranche for about 1,200 first-time recipients, many fresh graduates. The ESOP program covers nearly 40% of its workforce across various levels and functions, with shares allotted at Re 1. Strong stock performance, including a 308% increase over five years, has generated significant employee wealth, linking compensation to company performance and supporting major life milestones.