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ESOP Direct launches Operations in Singapore to serve the ASEAN clients
September 3rd , 2019
ESOP Direct, India's leading end-to-end service provider in the Equity compensation domain, has launched its operations in Singapore to service its corporate clients in the ASEAN region. -
After tax on vested ESOPs, executives rejig pay structure
Economic Times - August 10th , 2017
Harshu Ghate, Managing Director ESOP Direct says "When employees exercise their options and decide to buy shares of the company, they are accepting to take market risk at that time" -
Congratulations Swiggy
Economic times - August 9th , 2017
ESOP Direct Congratulates Swiggy for winning the Startup of the year award at Economic Times Startup Awards 2017! -
ESOP Direct congratulates Infosys for winning the GEO Award for the most Innovative and Creative Plan design
GEO Award - May 10th , 2017
ESOP Direct congratulates Infosys for winning the GEO Award for the most Innovative and Creative Plan design -
Structuring ESOPs for Startup Success
Venture Intelligence - December 1st , 2016
Equity compensation is a complex subject with several stakeholders - Management, Regulators, Employees and Shareholders. Each of them have differentexpectations from this instrument. It is important to optimise on these expectations and avoid getting pulled in one direction. An independent domain expert helps inbalancing these expectations citing pros and cons to the stakeholders. -
It's Raining ESOPs
Business Today - October 25th , 2015
Harshu Ghate, Co-founder and CEO, ESOP Direct, says: "ESOPs are a long-term instrument and short-term volatility should not have an impact on their attractiveness. In fact, now is the right time to grant ESOPs as employees will get them at lower prices." -
Adhering the best practices to Facilitate regulatory compliance
CIO Review - September 1st , 2015
ESOP Direct was selected as one of the 20 most promising Compliance Solution Providers of 2015 by CIO Review. ESOP Direct dons the hat of a compliance facilitator, who not only makes it easy for organizations to comply with compliance but also turns it easy and process driven. "We are one-stop shop for all ESOP needs of companies. For instance, we act as Trustees and Trust Managers, if a company is implementing the Plan through a Trust route", says Harshu. -
PSU bank reform: Esop, efficiency focus could be game changers
Business Standard - August 15th , 2015
"This will be a significant development for public sector banks. Banks are poached for talent by other institutions. The difference in compensation between the public and private sector is significant. It is difficult to retain people," said Harshu Ghate, co-founder and CEO of Esop Direct, a company specialising in equity compensation services. -
Equity Compensation - A Stakeholder's perspective
People Matters - January 5th , 2015
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Private lenders use stock option bait to retain talent
Business Standard - September 11th , 2014
"Increasingly, there is higher pressure on public sector units to improve their performance. Esop issuances work as an incentive and a performance-driven reward for employees of such banks," said Harshu Ghate, co-founder and head of ESOP Direct, a service provider in the area of equity compensation.