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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


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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


Startups and Small Companies Shutdown during Covid

July 29, 2021 390 Views 0 comment Print

The COVID-19 epidemic has temporarily affected various sectors including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. Economic activity contracted due to the strict lockdown measures imposed by the Government. This contraction has also had impact on the MSME sector. Studies have been conducted by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Khadi and Village Industries […]

52,391 entities recognized as startups

July 29, 2021 603 Views 0 comment Print

Indian startup ecosystem is widely recognized as the 3rd largeststartup ecosystem. As of 14th , July 2021 total 52,391 entities are recognized as startups by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and as of 14th July 2021, more than 5.7 lakh jobs have been reported by more than 50,000 startups.

Start Up and Sweat Equity Shares

July 26, 2021 13269 Views 0 comment Print

A Start Up in common parlance means a project undertaken by entrepreneur seeking to develop a scalable business model. The Government of India in order to streamline and promote all such brain child ideas launched an initiative called Start Up India on 16th January 2016. It intended to build a strong network nurturing all the […]

New energy in startups space in 2021- Piyush Goyal

July 24, 2021 630 Views 0 comment Print

There is a new energy in our startups space. In just first 6 months of 2021, India has been to see 15 more unicorns . This was said by Shri Piyush Goyal while addressing the Plenary Session of CII- Horasis India Meeting 2021 on India’s Emerging Industry & Trade Architecture

104 startups on boarded on Startup India Showcase Platform

July 19, 2021 660 Views 0 comment Print

Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country. These innovations span across various cutting-edge sectors such as Fintech, EntrepriseTech, Social Impact, HealthTech, EdTech, among others. Ecosystem stakeholders have evaluated, nurtured, and supported these startups.  These startups are solving critical problems and have shown exceptional innovation in their respective sectors.

Initiatives under “Make in India” and “Startup” Programmes

July 13, 2021 654 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce & Industry Initiatives under “Make in India” and “Startup” Programmes; Make in India initiative focuses on 27 sectors under Make in India 2.0. ‘Startup India’ initiative generates more than 26000 employment in Tamil Nadu in three years Posted On: 23 JUL 2021 5:04PM by PIB Delhi ‘Make in India’ is an initiative […]

Know about Start-Up

July 13, 2021 3342 Views 0 comment Print

Know about Start-Up Start-up India has gained momentum since it was announced by Government of India in the year 2016. The initiative was focused on the growth of start-up business and to encourage innovation and design. Conditions for an eligible Start-up  Registered up to 10 years from the date of incorporation Is a private limited […]

Important Registrations & Licenses for Setting Up of Startup

July 6, 2021 2442 Views 0 comment Print

A startup means a company that is still in the early stages of its business. A startup is a young company that has just started. Startups are usually small and are initially funded and managed by a handful of founders or a single person. These companies offer products or services that are currently not offered […]

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

July 1, 2021 3438 Views 0 comment Print

STARTUP INDIA SEED FUND SCHEME (SISFS) OPERATIVE FROM 01ST JULY, 2021 AIM: The scheme aims to provide startups with financial assistance at their early stages such as proof of concept, prototyping, product trials, market entry and commercialization. Eligibility: A startup, recognized by DPIIT(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), incorporated not more than 2 […]

How to Startup Business under Proprietorship form of entity

July 1, 2021 11595 Views 2 comments Print

Entrepreneurs are often confused on selecting the best form of the legal entity for their Startup Ventures. In this series, we will discuss in detail with the various forms of Structure with its benefits / limitations which will help Entrepreneurs in deciding for their startup legal form. In India, Entrepreneurs can conduct business in various […]

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