Employee Stock Option Plan: Board + SR for each scheme, minimum 1-year vesting
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Draft ESOP scheme with grant price, vesting schedule (min 1 year), exercise period, and eligibility.
Board approves the ESOP scheme.
Members pass SR at GM. Separate SR required for each ESOP scheme.
File SR with ROC.
Issue grant letters to eligible employees as per scheme terms.
File required disclosures with SEBI for listed companies.
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