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ESOP Tax in India: When Options Are Taxed, Valuation Rules and the Startup Deferral of TDS
OCT 26, 2026·4 min read·Roshan R·India
ESOPs are taxed when you exercise and again when you sell, but eligible startup employees can defer the tax payment. Learn the valuation method, the capital gains rules and how the deferral works.
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