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Updated on: Feb 2026

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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through

Feb 5, 2026

UP Government No Salary for , Non-Compliant Employees

To enforce transparency and curb corruption, the UP government has suspended the January salaries of...

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Feb 4, 2026

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Paytm Rewards Staff with Fresh ESOPs Worth Over Crore

One Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has approved a fresh grant of over...

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Jan 30, 2026

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Tech Mahindra to Bill Separately for Digital Workforces

Tech Mahindra is pioneering a fundamental shift in the IT services industry by moving toward a ...

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Jan 27, 2026

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Goldman Sachs Boosts CEO David Solomon’s Pay by 21%

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has announced a significant 21% increase in total compensation for its Chairman and CEO, David Solomon. For the fiscal year 2025, Solomon’s pay package reached $47 million, up from $39 million in 2024. This raise establishes Solomon as one of the highest-paid executives on Wall Street, notably surpassing JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie […]

Jan 24, 2026

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LTIMindtree to Roll Out Salary Increments in Two Phases

IT services major LTIMindtree has officially announced the commencement of its annual wage hike cycle starting in the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26. In a strategic departure from traditional single-tranche rollouts, the company will implement the increments in a phased manner, covering approximately 50% of its workforce in the first phase. The “New Normal” Staggered Strategy During […]

Jan 22, 2026

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Vedanta Expands Stock Options to Cover 40% of Global Workforce

Vedanta Limited, the global natural resources conglomerate led by Anil Agarwal, has announced a significant expansion of its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP), marking one of the most inclusive wealth-creation initiatives in the Indian corporate sector. The company’s latest stock-based incentive model now covers approximately 40% of its workforce. This substantial increase aims to democratize […]

Jan 22, 2026

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Cashfree Payments Celebrates 10th Anniversary with ESOP

Cashfree Payments has announced a significant Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback program. The move, aimed at rewarding those who fueled the company’s journey from a startup to a major fintech player, will benefit over 400 employees, including both current and former staff members. Cashfree Payments Wealth Creation for ‘Cashiens’ The buyback initiative is particularly inclusive, […]

Jan 20, 2026

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Mahindra & Mahindra Completes Share Transfer to Workforce

In a significant move to deepen its culture of inclusive ownership, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the flagship entity of the diversified Mahindra Group, has officially informed stock exchanges regarding a fresh transfer of equity shares to its employees. The Mahindra & Mahindra Employees’ Stock Option Trust executed the share transfer. This action followed the exercise of […]

Jan 7, 2026

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Paytm Rewards Workforce with 1.89 Lakh Share Allotment

One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has officially expanded its equity base by allotting 1,88,879 equity shares to employees. This move, finalized on January 3, 2026, follows the exercise of vested options under the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2019 scheme. The allotment signifies a continued commitment to talent retention as the company navigates […]

Jan 6, 2026

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Samsung Rewards Staff with ₹1,300 Cr+ Bonus Pool

Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive surge in annual performance bonuses for its workforce, providing the strongest evidence yet of a definitive turnaround in the global semiconductor and mobile markets. In an internal memo released on December 30, 2025, the tech giant revealed that employees in its core divisions will receive profit-sharing incentives of up […]

Jan 2, 2026

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Ather Energy Rewards Workforce with New Equity Allotment

Ather Energy, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and a prominent “unicorn” in the sustainable mobility sector, has officially approved the allotment of 429,212 equity shares to its employees. This move, part of the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), comes at a critical juncture as the company accelerates its preparations for a high-profile Initial Public Offering […]

Dec 31, 2025

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Alhind Air Places Staff on Unpaid Leave as Delays Stall Launch

Alhind Air, the aviation wing of the Kerala-based travel conglomerate Alhind Group, has hit a significant turbulence before even taking flight. The nascent airline has reportedly placed a substantial portion of its newly recruited staff on indefinite unpaid leave. This drastic measure follows prolonged delays in securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate […]

Dec 27, 2025

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ByteDance Pivots to Cash: 50% Bonus Hike Set for Top Talent

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced a sweeping overhaul of its incentive structure. According to an internal memo circulated this week and verified by industry sources, the tech giant plans to increase its global spending on performance-based rewards by 50% in 2026. The decision comes at a critical juncture for the company, as it […]

Dec 26, 2025

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Unacademy Slashes ESOP Exercise Window to 30 Days

Unacademy, once valued at $3.4 billion, has sparked significant controversy by drastically reducing the period former employees have to exercise their vested stock options. In a move communicated to ex-staff on December 20, 2025, the company shortened the exercise window from the previous 10-year period to just 30 days. This policy shift forces former employees to […]

Dec 22, 2025

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ED Recovers ₹300 Crore to Clear Pending Kingfisher Staff Dues

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has successfully restored assets worth over ₹300 crore specifically earmarked for the former employees of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines (KFA). This move comes more than a decade after the airline, once owned by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, collapsed under a mountain of debt, leaving thousands of workers without salaries, severance, or provident fund contributions. […]

Dec 19, 2025