Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India Inc Offers Equity to Retain Talent
Big companies in India are trying to keep their best workers by offering them a share in the company's success.
This is called performance-linked equity, which means the workers get a part of the company if they do well.
Some companies are thinking about doing this, but the people who give advice on these things are not very happy about it.
The companies want to give this to the people who work in the middle and top levels.
It's a way to say thank you and to keep them from going to other companies.
Indian companies are considering performance-linked equity to retain top talent.
Boards are open to implementing this program for middle and senior management.
Proxy advisory firms are cautious about performance-based units.
This strategy is aimed at high performers to prevent them from leaving.
The initiative is currently being discussed and planned by some listed clients.
- Who
- Indian companies and their boards
- What
- Offering performance-linked equity to retain top talent
- When
- Currently, with increasing frequency
- Where
- India
- Why
- To attract and retain high-performing employees
- Industry
- Consulting
- Stakeholders
- Boards, Proxy Advisory Firms, Employees
- Compensation Type
- Performance-linked equity
- Target Employees
- Middle and senior management
- Advisory Firm Position
- Cautious on performance-based units