Paytm has distributed 4,05,190 equity shares to eligible employees through its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

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On November 7, the company's board approved the allocation of 4,05,190 equity shares with a face value of INR 1 apiece to eligible employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2019

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Paytm's equity share capital now stands at INR 63,71,37,829 Cr, up from INR 63,67,32,639 Cr before the latest issuance

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Paytm's stock is up 4.5% to INR 831.40 a share on the BSE during the intraday trading session

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The company's market capitalization is INR 52,976.16 crore

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In October, the fintech firm increased its ESOP pool by giving employees 4.81 lakh stock options

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Paytm reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of INR 930 Cr in Q2 FY25, compared to a loss of INR 292 Cr the previous year

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This development follows the availability of a new feature that allows users to download UPI transaction statements directly from the app

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The new feature aims to simplify cost tracking, budget management, and tax filing

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Startups across sectors are expanding and offering stock option programs to eligible employees

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