Adoption of "Jio Financial Services Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2026"
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Jio Financial Services Limited held its Board meeting on April 17, 2026, approving multiple items. The company reported audited consolidated total income of ₹3,542.61 crore and profit after tax of ₹1,560.90 crore for FY2026. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹0.60 per equity share (face value ₹10) for FY2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. In management changes, Group CFO Abhishek Haridas Pathak stepped down effective April 20, 2026, and Ms. Annapoorna Venkataramanan will take over as Group CFO effective May 11, 2026. The Board also approved the 'Jio Financial Services Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2026' proposing to grant 3.20 crore stock options (exercisable into 3.20 crore equity shares at fair market value) to eligible employees of the company, subsidiaries, or associates, pending shareholder approval.
The ESOP plan aligns employee interests with shareholders and can help retain talent, which is positive for long-term growth. The dividend and strong financial results indicate healthy profitability. The CFO transition appears routine with adequate overlap for transition.