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Startup Advisory
16 August 2026
8 min read

SEBI's New ESOP Rule for Founders: The One-Year Clock That Decides If Your Stock Options Survive Your IPO

SEBI's new Regulation 9A changes the rules for founder ESOPs ahead of an IPO. Learn how the one-year timeline works, which options survive promoter classification and what companies need to check before filing the DRHP.

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