ESOPs
Zomato-parent Eternal's Deepinder Goyal to surrender ₹900-1,000 crore worth ESOPs upon resignation as CEO: Report
Eternal's Deepinder Goyal is set to surrender his ESOPs worth around ₹900-1,000 crore as he resigned from his Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role, a report suggests. Here's what investors need to know about Goyal's latest move.
2 min read22 Jan 2026From paper wealth to real money: How startup IPOs shaped Esop exits in 2025
While Esop buybacks stayed muted amid the funding winter, public markets emerged as the most meaningful and scalable liquidity avenue for startup employees
4 min read24 Dec 2025How employee stock plans can surprise you on taxes
Stock-based pay can build wealth, but tax obligations often come before cash hits your pocket. Here’s what to know about employee stock options, restricted stock units and stock purchase plans.
8 min read18 Dec 2025Esops-The great reluctance to cash out
Esops help in retention and wealth creation, but a behavioural reluctance prevents many employees from selling company stock, even when it creates dangerous concentration risk in their portfolio.
4 min read5 Dec 2025IIT placements bring startups into a hiring war with the bigwigs, who wins?
This year's IIT placements see startups offering higher salaries and bonuses but struggle to attract top talent, competing with tech giants. While many firms aim for IPOs, enthusiasm for startups remains low among IIT students compared to NITs and IIITs.
6 min read3 Dec 2025Beyond salaries: Why Indian companies are doubling down on Esops
Driven by IPO momentum, liquidity, and inclusivity, Esops are emerging as a core element of corporate pay in India.
4 min read3 Sep 2025Blinkit execs cash in after Eternal’s Q1 results
After Q1 results, Eternal executives exercised over 13 million shares, with Blinkit leaders, particularly CEO Albinder Dhindsa, leading the activity. The trend reflects the growing importance of Esops in wealth creation among new-age companies.
3 min read22 Aug 2025Redditor shares learning experience after working 3+ years for start-up without salary: ‘Ghosted me on promised ESOPs’
After working for over three years with a startup on an ESOP promise without salary, a Reddior claimed the company is now ghosting him. He shared his experience and frustrations online as a cautionary tale for others.
2 min read4 Aug 2025How to calculate stamp duty on the share of property my brother is gifting me?
Can ESOPs once vested be transferred to an HUF? ESOPs are granted to an individual in their capacity as an employee, and are not usually transferable to the HUF, even after vesting. In most cases, the terms of the ESOP plan are likely to prohibit any such transfer.
2 min read3 Aug 2025Sebi’s latest reforms will help India’s capital markets but only up to a point
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced regulatory reforms to enhance market efficiency and boost startup participation in the primary market amid concerns of geopolitical instability.
2 min read20 Jun 2025