HDFC Bank has allotted 5,216,547 equity shares to its employees following the exercise of options under its Employees Stock Options Scheme (ESOP). This allotment increases the Bank's paid-up share capital from 7,66,79,13,646 equity shares of Re. 1/- each to 7,67,31,30,193 equity shares of Re. 1/- each. This move expands the share base and is a routine part of employee benefit schemes, impacting the Bank's capital structure.