Sweat equity

Sweat Equity Shares are shares given to the employees of the Company for the efforts and work they put in.

Sweat equity shares are equity shares issued by a company to its employees or directors at a discount, or as a consideration for providing know-how or a similar value to the company.

In India, the concept of SWEAT EQUITY SHARES was started by Infosys.
Sweat Equity Shares are given to the employees at a discounted rate of market value.