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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 513 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


Start-up | Benefits under Income-tax

April 21, 2021 2709 Views 0 comment Print

Start-up India initiative is one of the pertinent initiatives that every budding entrepreneur should be aware of. It enables the start-up to gain various benefits under Income-tax Act, 1961. The requirement is nothing but registration on the Start-up India portal. However, there are some pre-requisites for being eligible to get registered as a Start-up. Vide […]

Shri Piyush Goyal launches Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

April 19, 2021 768 Views 0 comment Print

Minister says the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme will Secure seed funding, Inspire innovation, Support transformative ideas, Facilitate implementation, and Start startup revolution;

Start-up Recognition & process of recognition of an eligible entity as start-up

March 31, 2021 3765 Views 0 comment Print

Under the Start-up India Action Plan, start-ups that meet the definition as prescribed under G.S.R. notification 127 (E) are eligible to apply for recognition under the program. This notification is issued in supersession of the Gazette Notification No. G.S.R. 364(E) dated April 11, 2018 as modified vide Gazette Notification No. G.S.R. 34 (E) dated January 16, 2019. […]

Legal Compliances for Start-Ups in India

March 30, 2021 28848 Views 1 comment Print

Passionate entrepreneurs aim to build practical unique solutions for customers through their start-up venture. The business has to focus on its potential customer base, its USP and market situation. At the same time Entrepreneur should have or they should hire or outsource someone who has a good understanding about the basic laws of the land, rules, regulations that are applicable and various government schemes that are drawn for the welfare of the budding businesses and their smooth functioning.

Startup India Registration – Process and Benefits

March 22, 2021 4740 Views 0 comment Print

In India, population of youngsters is very high and maximum of youngsters have a dream to become entrepreneur. Some of them have a workable business idea in their mind and on paper but due to shortage of funds they face challenges in converting that business idea into reality. To help these entrepreneurs, the Government of […]

Ministry of Commerce Issues Guidelines for Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

March 20, 2021 2841 Views 0 comment Print

The Commerce Ministry has issued guidelines for Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) 1. The Seed Fund will be disbursed to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India. 2. Criteria: a. A startup,recognized by DPIIT, incorporated not more than 2 years ago at the time of application. b. The startup must have a business idea […]

States/UTs wise breakup of DPIIT recognized startups

March 19, 2021 843 Views 0 comment Print

Since the launch of Startup India initiative, a total of 44,766 Startups have been recognized by DPIIT as on 14th March 2021.  States/UTs wise breakup of DPIIT recognized startups is at Annexure-I.

Start-Up India Registration

March 17, 2021 2805 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Eligibility for Startup India Scheme, Benefits of Startup India Scheme, Action Plan of Govt. of India on Startups and Documents required for Startup Registration. An entity shall be considered as a Startup if such entity incorporated as a company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership in India then […]

How Women Entrepreneur Can Start their Business in India

March 15, 2021 4062 Views 1 comment Print

√ In past few years, female literacy rate in India has been increased very sharply. Now, women are actively participating in Jobs and in business as well. We know many famous women entrepreneurs like Vandana Luthra founder of VLCC, Priya Paul, Radhika Ghai Aggarwal Co-Founder Shopclues.com etc. These women entrepreneurs are inspiration for all females, […]

Start Up Companies & Exemption available under Income Tax Act 1961

March 11, 2021 10101 Views 0 comment Print

START UP COMPANIES AND EXEMPTION AVAILABLE UNDER INCOME TAX ACT, 1961  Indian economy is now running on right path and will achieve target of a developed economy. We have come a long way since our independent in the year of 1947. We have seen a lot of ups and downs in our economy and sailed […]

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