Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced a board meeting on June 17, 2025, where the Nomination & Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 77.98 lakh stock options to eligible employees at an exercise price of Rs. 67.51 per share under its 2019 Employee Stock Option Scheme. Most options vest over one year, while 7.86 lakh options for the MD & CEO will vest over three years, subject to RBI approval. Options must be exercised within three years of vesting. This move aligns employee incentives with shareholder value and supports retention.