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The Startup Funding Dilemma: Convertible Notes vs iSAFEs

Corporate Law : Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their...

June 19, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Valuation Challenges in Startup Fundraising

Finance : Startup valuation depends on business potential, governance, compliance, and investor confidence rather than financial metrics alo...

June 19, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

Making ESOPs Work for Startup Employees: A Practical Guide (2025-26)

Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...

June 19, 2026 462 Views 3 comments Print

Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection of Subsidy Claims in India

Finance : A practical guide on common mistakes that lead to rejection of subsidy claims in India, covering planning, compliance, documentati...

May 3, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Corporate Law : This guide explains who can apply for SISFS and the financial support offered. It highlights that early-stage startups receive fun...

April 28, 2026 1410 Views 0 comment Print


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DPIIT Issues Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund

Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...

April 25, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Startup Ecosystem Scales After a Decade of Policy Support

Corporate Law : The initiative marks ten years of nurturing startups across sectors and regions. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to sus...

January 20, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

Government Initiatives for Start-up Registration

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details new initiatives, including digital forms and a Central Registration Centre, to simplify ...

August 26, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT Approves 187 Startups for Income Tax Relief

Income Tax : DPIIT approves 187 startups for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC. Eligibility extended for startups incorporated till Apr...

May 16, 2025 1617 Views 0 comment Print

Over 1.4 Lakh Startups in India; 67K Have Women Directors

Corporate Law : As of June 2024, India recognizes 1.4 lakh startups, with 67,499 having at least one woman director, supported by various governme...

August 12, 2024 828 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Startups Can Claim Section 80-IAC Deduction from First Year of DPIIT Recognition: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directe...

June 21, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Start-up company incurring cost for branding prior to product launch is allowable expenditure

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that a start-up company incurring cost for branding of the company and other relevant expenditure which creates p...

February 17, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

TP- operating cost should be calculated by adjusting abnormal cost incurred on account of Start-up Company

Income Tax : In the case of HCL Technologies BPO Services Ltd vs. ACIT, ITAT has held that for transfer pricing only amount retained by associa...

August 10, 2015 11671 Views 2 comments Print


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ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 8, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT Issues Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund

Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...

April 25, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

₹10,000 Crore Startup Fund Launched to Boost Innovation & Venture Capital Access

Corporate Law : The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially...

April 13, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

New Startup Definition in India: DPIIT Expands Eligibility and Limits

Corporate Law : The 2026 notification revises the definition of startups, expanding eligibility to more entities while setting turnover and time l...

February 4, 2026 741 Views 0 comment Print

Lesser Penalty Imposed for Incorrect Registered Office Filing by Startup

Company Law : A company was penalised for filing an incomplete and incorrect INC-22 for change of registered office. Startup status helped secur...

January 21, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print


What Are The Legal Concerns For Start-Ups?

December 28, 2021 1197 Views 0 comment Print

A start-up company is a freshly created business entity formed by one or more entrepreneurs with the goal of developing and bringing a new product to market. It is an entrepreneurial enterprise with the goal of fast expanding as a consequence of providing services or products to a certain market segment.

Start-up Recognition

December 16, 2021 1389 Views 0 comment Print

Start-up Recognition: The keyword is innovation, thus a business would either develop a new product/ service or redevelop a current product/service into a better product. Definition of Start-up:- The term ‘start-up’ or “start-up company” means a private company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) or the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and […]

13 programmes launched by Government to promote Startups

December 9, 2021 2484 Views 0 comment Print

To promote startups across all the State/UTs, Government of India has launched Startup India initiative in 2016. This initiative aims at building a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country. In order to meet the objectives of the initiative, Government has launched various programmes to promote Startups across the country are as […]

11 benefits Startups can avail under Startup India Initiative

December 9, 2021 2481 Views 0 comment Print

Creation of Jobs by Startups Startup India is a flagship initiative of Government of India which aims at building a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country. This initiative was launched on 16th January 2016. The startups are recognized as per eligibility conditions prescribed under G.S.R. notification 127 (E) dated 19th February, 2019. […]

Start-up India – Recognition, Eligibility, Tax exemption & Company Law Relaxations

December 3, 2021 5676 Views 0 comment Print

Startup Recognition: Under the Startup India Action Plan, startups that meet the definition as prescribed under G.S.R. notification 127(E) are eligible to apply for recognition under the program. Eligibility Criteria for Startup Recognition as per G.S.R. notification 127(E) is as follows: 1. The Startup should be incorporated as a private limited company or registered as […]

Overview of Funding In Startups

November 24, 2021 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Funding is an extremely important consideration for meeting the preliminary expenses for start-ups at initial stage. The first round of funding, popularly known as seed funding forms the basis of the start-up fundraising.  The series funding helps in the evolvement of a start-up from a very basic stage to a full-fledged organization. SEED CAPITAL Start-up […]

THINK!!! [Start-up India initial stage]

November 23, 2021 1899 Views 0 comment Print

Well! Start-ups are a big kick to get succeed in these days. These days many people are opting for Start-Ups. You must have also thought about it. But is thinking enough for Start-up? In this article we will get to know about the way or pattern to think the idea of our business. Lacks of […]

STARTUP INDIA Registration & Advantages

November 6, 2021 6783 Views 0 comment Print

A Startup India regime has been initiated by the Government of India to support innovation and entrepreneurship in India. A Startup is a small new business environment initiated by one or a group of people leading to innovation of products/services. To be known as a startup, the entity must get registered with the Startup India.

Financial Elements to Understand for Startup Entrepreneurs

October 15, 2021 1671 Views 0 comment Print

If you are a young entrepreneur or a startup, we commend you. Building a business is one of the hardest things ever tried. This article will share some of the financial lessons usually young entrepreneurs get while starting a business. You won’t repeat some of the most common financial mistakes that many young entrepreneurs make. […]

Having Innovative Business Ideas!! But worried about Financial Costs? Here’s complete solution

October 12, 2021 1143 Views 0 comment Print

With an aim to encourage innovations and to promote entrepreneurship, the Government had launched the Start-up India Programme. The various tax benefits given to the recognised start-ups under the programme acts as a booster for the entrepreneurs. This article will drive you through the various tax benefits available to the Recognised Start-up entities under Income […]

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