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In a significant move to deepen its culture of inclusive ownership, Mahindra amp Mahindra MampM...
One Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has officially expanded its equity...
Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive surge in annual performance bonuses for its w...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
IndusInd Bank has initiated a process to claw back bonuses and performance-linked pay from former senior executives, a landmark action driven by regulatory scrutiny over past compliance and governance lapses. This assertive step by the private sector lender underscores the intensifying pressure from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on banks to enforce strict accountability […]
PB Fintech Limited, the parent company of India’s leading online insurance aggregator Policybazaar and lending marketplace Paisabazaar, has announced a significant grant of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs). The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) approved the allotment of 35,11,256 stock options to eligible employees under the PB Fintech Employees Stock Option Scheme 2024 (ESOP 2024). […]
SpeakX.ai, the Generative AI-powered English-speaking platform, has announced its inaugural Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback program valued at $1 million. In a move that signals a growing trend of early wealth creation within the Indian startup landscape, the edtech company is providing early liquidity to a significant portion of its staff. Inclusive Wealth Creation […]
A Mumbai-based TCS employee forced to resign while caring for his father in the ICU has secured a full gratuity payout after the Labour Commissioner intervened. Although he had sufficient leave, the employee was denied his dues, but the labour office ultimately ruled in his favour. The incident, which took place last year, gained traction […]
Infosys has distributed performance bonus letters to its eligible workforce for the July-September 2025 quarter (Q2 FY26), announcing an average payout of 75% of the targeted variable component. This significant payout reflects the company’s strong financial performance during the quarter and reinforces its commitment to a high-performance work culture, even as the global IT sector […]
The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group has announced a landmark decision to introduce its first-ever Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) for the employees of its core infrastructure and power ventures, Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) and Reliance Power (RPower). The respective Boards of Directors for both companies have approved the creation of ESOP trusts and the subsequent grant of options, marking a major strategic shift […]
IndusInd Bank has initiated a process to claw back salaries, bonuses, and stock options previously paid to its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sumant Kathpalia, and former Deputy CEO, Arun Khurana. The move follows an internal review that flagged significant misconduct and accounting misreporting by the two top officials, which led to a substantial financial loss for […]
