Fintech platform Groww has granted 24.32 lakh employee stock options worth about Rs 51 crore, following a standout Q4 FY26. The company reported an 87% jump in revenue and a more than doubling of net profit. With a lean team, Groww is also leaning into AI to speed up product development, signaling ambitious growth plans.
Rajeev Jain, Managing Director of Bajaj Finance, topped the FY25 list of best-paid NBFC CEOs with a package exceeding Rs 65 crore, including ESOPs valued at around Rs 40 crore. Arvind Kapil of Poonawalla Fincorp ranked second. Among bankers, HDFC Bank’s Sashidhar Jagdishan led with pay above Rs 12 crore.
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The Finance Minister has updated the Companies Act to modernise executive pay rules. Companies can now recognise employee reward instruments like restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights, moving beyond the traditional ESOP model. The shift is designed to give firms more flexibility to attract and retain talent, while aligning pay structures with current market practices.
Infosys’ board has approved equity-based compensation for CEO Salil Parekh worth Rs 51.75 crore, using a mix of RSUs and PSUs. The grants are linked to performance metrics and ESG targets, tying a portion of the reward to sustainability goals. The update comes alongside a reported 20.8% rise in net profit for the March 2026 quarter.
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