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Guides, analysis, and news for founders, employees, and investors navigating India's private equity ecosystem.

ESOP Software
ESOP Management Software in India: 7 Platforms Compared
Green checkmarks tell you nothing about what happens when reality gets messy.
ESOP Tax
How Are ESOPs Taxed in India? Guide for Employees
Two tax events, one often missed. How perquisite tax and capital gains interact.
ESOP Buyback
What Is an ESOP Buyback and How Does It Work in India?
How companies like Swiggy and PhonePe distributed crores to employees - and what it takes.
ESOP Setup
How to Set Up and Manage ESOPs in India
Board resolution, shareholder approval, pool sizing, grant letters - the full process.
Secondary Fund
What Is an ESOP Secondary Fund? How It Works in India
A dedicated fund that buys vested employee shares before an IPO.
ESOP Liquidity
ESOP Liquidity in India: 4 Ways to Convert Shares to Cash
Most employees know three routes. There's a fourth option most don't know exists.
Stock Options
What Are the Different Types of Stock Option Plans in India? A Complete Guide for 2026
ESOP, SAR, RSU, ESPS, Phantom Stock - what each means and which fits your situation.
ESOP Guide
What Is an ESOP in India? A Complete Guide for Employees
From grant to cash - five stages every employee needs to understand.
Capital Gains
What Is Capital Gains Tax on ESOP Shares in India?
The 24-month threshold that separates 12.5% LTCG from slab-rate STCG.
Perquisite Tax
Perquisite Tax on ESOPs in India: What Every Employee Must Know
Why most Indian startup employees never exercise - and what perquisite tax actually costs.
Grant Letter
How to Read Your ESOP Grant Letter: Indian Startup Employee Must Know
Six things to check before you sign. Most employees skip these - and pay for it later.
ESOP Assessment
How to Assess If Your ESOP Plan Is Good
Five criteria that separate a compelling equity offer from a paper promise.