UpGrad pulls out of talks to acquire Unacademy over valuation differencesThe discussions stalled due to differing valuation expectations between the two sides. “The deal talks were officially called off today. Th...
08 Jan, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Unacademy rolls back Esop changes for former employeesPer the reinstated policy, former employees now have up to 10 years to purchase the stock options earned during their tenure. The test prep...
06 Jan, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Big salary hike, bigger financial trap: 3 common money mistakes that damage long-term wealth growth, warns CAAfter a salary hike, many professionals feel financially secure, but Chartered Accountant Abhishek Walia warns that this phase can be risky...
15 Dec, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
Emkay upgrades Paytm to add, raises target price to Rs 750Paytm has largely protected its merchant base (settled at 41 mn) and transitioned its user base (78mn, down in 1QFY25 from 100mn) to new pa...
24 Sep, 2024, 11.37 AM IST
Zomato shares fall 6% on ESOP headache but target prices rise up to Rs 280. Should you buy, sell or hold?Zomato Stock Price: Despite positive target price revisions from brokerages such as CLSA, Jefferies, Bernstein, and Elara, shares of foodte...
14 May, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
Yes Securities upgrades Paytm target price ahead of Q4 resultsIn a recent exchange filing, the company said it has achieved a new milestone in offline payments with the deployment of 6.8 million Paytm ...
10 Apr, 2023, 02.04 PM IST
Amid layoffs, clutch of edtech firms roll out hikes and ESOPSEdtech startups like Eruditus and Emeritus, Classplus, BrightCHAMPS, among others, are looking to reward employees through increments. Othe...
11 Feb, 2023, 01.25 AM IST
Pay hike on the cards for edtech employees after an edgy 2022Edtech startups like Eruditus and Emeritus, Classplus, BrightCHAMPS among others are looking to reward employees through increments.
09 Feb, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
Startups to reward and retain top performers despite crunchStartups set to offer Esops, bonuses, trips and faster career progression tracks.
23 Jan, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Paytm’s revenue surge gives it more operating leverage: CFOPaytm operator One97 Communications will continue to work towards reducing its ebitda loss as well as improve contribution margins and reve...
08 Feb, 2022, 03.21 AM IST
Thirty five non-founders now in Rs 100-crore stock options clubThe cohort is expected to rack up 100 members by the end of next year, according to estimates by Longhouse.
28 Dec, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
Esops worth Rs 3,200 crore bought back by startupsIn the last few months, companies have come up with attractive Esop liquidity plans.
24 Nov, 2021, 06.35 AM IST
Cloudtail India to shut down in May 2022In today's Top 5: Amazon India's biggest seller is halting operations from next May, UpGrad is joining the startup unicorn club, and Paytm ...
09 Aug, 2021, 07.23 PM IST
Startups have an Esops fable to tellAs valuations zoom and buybacks rise, more employees opt for stock options
14 Jul, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
Temasek, IFC buy out Upgrad Esops worth Rs 220 croreUpgrad had last week said the company would grow by acquisitions and had created a $250 million war chest for the same and the first two de...
14 Jul, 2021, 02.41 AM IST
upGrad rewards 600 employees with ESOP grantsThis announcement was accompanied by the introduction of flexible paid time-off/leave policy and a spate of work-friendly policies for its ...
05 Jan, 2021, 04.42 PM IST
ESOPs rising post Budget as startups do the mathEmployees at young startups now have the option of deferring ESOP tax payments.
18 Feb, 2020, 10.20 AM IST