How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…

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Budget 2026: Pre-budget talks begin, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman; tax reforms and manufacturing push in focus

Budget 2026: Pre-budget talks begin, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman; tax reforms and manufacturing push in focus

Sitharaman holding pre-budget talks NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with leading economists in New Delhi, marking the start of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), including the Secretary, Chief Economic Adviser, and other key officers, attended the…

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