SEBI’s New ESOP Rule Gets a Thumbs Up from India’s Startup Founders

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There’s a fresh wave of optimism in India’s startup circles after SEBI announced a major change to its ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) rules. For the first time, startup founders heading for an IPO can keep their ESOPs even after they’re officially labeled as promoters. Thi...