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Fujiyama Power Systems Approves 4,00,000 ESOPs
Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd. announced on April 25, 2026, its approval to grant 4,00,000 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) under its ESOP 2023 plan. Each option carries a face value of ₹1 per share.
The company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee met on the same day to finalize the grant for eligible employees.
These ESOPs have a minimum vesting period of one year, extending up to four years. Once vested, employees will have a one-year window to exercise their options. The exercise price will be set by the Compensation Committee, at no less than the ₹1 face value.
Employee Stock Options are a common strategy used by companies to attract, retain, and motivate key employees. By granting ESOPs, Fujiyama Power Systems aims to align employee interests with the company's long-term growth and value creation.
However, the exercise of these options can lead to future equity dilution for existing shareholders. The extent of this dilution will depend on the number of options eventually exercised against the company's total outstanding shares.
Fujiyama Power Systems, formerly known as UTL Solar Ltd., has a history in the rooftop solar industry. Shareholders previously approved the amended ESOP 2023 plan on March 9, 2026, following an initial approval in September 2023. The company launched its IPO in November 2025. It operates four manufacturing facilities in Northern India and has reported strong financial performance recently.
The company was involved in a BIS search and seizure operation on March 24, 2026, concerning products valued at ₹2.52 crore. Fujiyama Power Systems has stated that this incident did not have a material financial impact.
Operating in the competitive solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and manufacturing sector, Fujiyama Power Systems' peers include established names such as Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy and Waaree Energies. These companies are also focused on expanding their manufacturing and project execution capabilities.