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Ms. Mohini Varshenya
November 18, 2024
IRDAI RECOGNIZES “ESOP’s” AS A PART OF THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF KMP’s

Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has also identified a crucial link between the roles of KMPs and the excessive risk-associated to their position in Insurers, similar to the term of the private sector banks. To address this, the IRDAI mandated the establishment of robust guidelines to have a Board-approved remuneration policy within  the...

Ms. Mohini Varshenya
October 17, 2024
“ESOP” A PART OF THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF KMP’s AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT IN NBFC’s

Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and senior management in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) hold pivotal roles in steering their organizations toward success. Their influence on the company’s direction and growth cannot be overlooked, as their personal goals often mirror the broader objectives of the Company. Recognizing the significant impact these designations have, the Reserve Bank of...

Framework for Unit Based Employee Benefit Schemes for  Employees of Investment Manager of InvITs and Manager of REITs

InvIT of Infrastructure Investment Trust is a trust registered with SEBI to carry out the activity prescribed under SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014. An InvIT raises funds by issuing units to investors and invests those funds primarily in assets in infrastructure sector whereas Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) registered under REIT Regulations facilitate pooled...

PLANNING TO GIVE GRANT AND STUCK IN DETERMINATION OF ESOP COST

Background: Generally, Indian listed companies come up with the grant of ESOP after appraisal month, i.e. May/June. It helps to align rewards with recent performance of the employees. However, challenges arise in determining ESOP cost due to various factors like market volatility, vesting period and regulatory & tax considerations. Despite these challenges, careful consideration of...

CLARITY ON CHARGING OF GST ON ESOP’s:

ESOPs have been used by companies, both in India and internationally, to retain, attract, and motivate employees, and to create wealth for them, thereby aligning their interests with the company’s. Nowadays, many MNCs grant ESOPs to employees of their Indian subsidiaries or holding companies, whether based in India or outside India. There has been an...

“SEBI’S NEW FRAMEWORK” FOR UNIT BASED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SCHEMES FOR EMPLOYEES OF INVESTMENT MANAGER OF INVITS AND MANAGER OF REITS

In a move to create ownership and give a sense of belongingness, among the employees of Investment Manager of InvITs and Manager of REITs. Before, this SEBI has issued a consultation paper on framework for issuance of Units Based Employee Benefits (UBEB) on December, 09th 2023. The said consultation paper, inter-alia, invited public comments on...

Urban Company : A Successful Startup Driven by Innovative ESOP Strategies

Introduction Urban Company, founded by Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, and Raghav Chandra, has become a prominent player in the home services market. Since its inception, the company has seen significant growth and transformation, including rebranding and international expansion. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of Urban Company’s ESOP schemes and buybacks, which have been...

Ms. Mohini Varshenya
February 28, 2024
“Appraisal Process Viz-a Viz ESOP- A Webinar on optimizing employee engagement.”

Annual appraisal serves the dual purpose of motivating employees through recognition of their performance and communicating the associated reward for the upcoming financial year. This process also involved establishing parameters to guide performance expectation for the year. The Purpose of this webinar was to highlight the alignment of ESOP Grants with the Appraisal Process and...