CarTrade Tech Limited has allotted 50,000 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2011 on April 09, 2026, at an exercise price of Rs. 34.00 per share with a premium of Rs. 24.00. The allotment increases the company's paid-up share capital to Rs. 47,92,80,350 and total equity shares to 4,79,28,035. The newly issued shares will rank pari-passu with existing shares and are compliant with SEBI regulations.

CarTrade Tech Allots 50,000 Equity Shares Under ESOP 2011

CarTrade Tech Limited has announced the allotment of 50,000 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2011 (ESOP 2011) to eligible employees. The allotment was approved by the Board of Directors through a circular resolution passed on April 09, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Share Allotment Details

The allotted shares carry a face value of Rs. 10.00 each and were issued at an exercise price of Rs. 34.00 per share. The following table provides key details of the share allotment:

Parameter: Details Number of Shares Allotted: 50,000 Face Value per Share: Rs. 10.00 Exercise Price per Share: Rs. 34.00 Premium per Share: Rs. 24.00 Date of Allotment: April 09, 2026

Impact on Share Capital

Following this allotment, the company's share capital structure has been updated. The paid-up share capital has increased from Rs. 47,87,80,350 to Rs. 47,92,80,350, representing an addition of Rs. 5,00,000.

Metric: Before Allotment After Allotment Total Equity Shares: 4,78,78,035 4,79,28,035 Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 47,87,80,350 Rs. 47,92,80,350 Distinctive Numbers: - 4,78,78,036 – 4,79,28,035

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment has been conducted in accordance with multiple regulatory frameworks:

SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021

Employee Stock Option Plan 2011 guidelines

The company has clarified that while this intimation is made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the allotment is not considered material in nature to the company. The newly allotted equity shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company, ensuring identical rights and privileges.

Share Characteristics

The allotted shares are equity shares with no lock-in restrictions and will be available in demat form under the ISIN number INE290S01011. These shares are identical in all respects to the existing shares of the company and will be listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited where the company's shares are currently traded.

CarTrade Tech Limited has filed its investor presentation with BSE and NSE on March 30, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The presentation showcases the company's robust financial performance and strategic positioning across its multi-platform ecosystem.

Strong Q3 FY26 Financial Performance

The company delivered impressive results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating significant growth across key financial metrics:

Metric: Q3 FY26 Q3 FY25 Growth (%) Revenue from Operations: ₹20,967.18 lakhs ₹17,621.54 lakhs 19% Total Income: ₹22,837.28 lakhs ₹19,294.22 lakhs 18% EBITDA: ₹7,824.99 lakhs ₹5,007.79 lakhs 56% EBITDA Margin: 37% 28% 900 bps Profit After Tax: ₹6,152.30 lakhs ₹4,553.38 lakhs 35% Adjusted EBITDA: ₹10,122.62 lakhs ₹7,016.96 lakhs 44%

Three-Year Growth Trajectory

The presentation highlights CarTrade Tech's remarkable three-year growth story from FY 2023 to FY 2026, showcasing compound annual growth rates across multiple parameters:

Performance Metric: CAGR (%) Revenue: 32% EBITDA: 112% Profit After Tax: 83% Share Price: 65% Earnings Per Share: 92%

Multi-Platform Market Leadership

The company operates across three distinct business verticals - Consumer Group, Remarketing Group, and OLX India - serving over 150 million unique customers annually. The presentation emphasizes CarTrade Tech's leadership position as India's number one marketplace across new auto, used auto ecosystem, phygital vehicle auctions, and used goods categories.

Capital Strength and Innovation

CarTrade Tech maintains a strong balance sheet with cash reserves exceeding ₹1,145 crores and zero debt profile. The company has implemented over 15 Agentic AI solutions across platforms, including innovative products like SuperDost for AI-powered buying and selling, and Elite Buyer/Seller programs on OLX.

Regulatory Compliance

The investor presentation filing was signed by Lalbahadur Pal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with membership number A40812, ensuring adherence to corporate governance protocols. The presentation is available on the company's official website at www.cartradetech.com for stakeholder reference.

Source: Company/INE290S01011/ef637944-a27a-4ee8-acdd-ace3947494ea.pdf

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