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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


No scrutiny of Start-ups related to valuations of share premiums 

July 5, 2019 2289 Views 0 comment Print

Start-ups and their investors filing requisite declarations not to be subjected to any scrutiny regarding valuations of share premiums  E-verification mechanism proposed for establishing identity of the investor and source of his funds TV programme proposed exclusively for Start-ups within the DD bouquet of channels Government to launch scheme inviting global companies to set up […]

DD channel for start-ups 

July 5, 2019 435 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Minster of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Government proposes to start a channel within the DD bouquet of channels exclusively for start-ups.

Where is the land to set up startup industries

July 5, 2019 2820 Views 0 comment Print

Government is providing several schemes and support for the young entrepreneurs to set up their start up industries. It is with a sad note that I am writing this that when it comes to land or premise in an approved industrial area or location for setting up an industry, the young entrepreneurs run from pillar […]

All you need to know about Startup listing

June 28, 2019 3072 Views 0 comment Print

To achieve a target of $5 trillion economy till 2024, growth of entrepreneurship is important. To give a boost to startups and to provide them with the platform to turn them into giant corporates, the government has come up with the idea to start listing startups on stock exchanges. BSE will be the first stock exchange […]

CBDT allows Angel Tax Exemption to 702 startups

June 26, 2019 10404 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT accepts applications and declarations from Startups applying for Angel Tax Exemption and on the receipt of the same DPIIT forwards these applications to CBDT. As on 21st June, 2019 a total of 944 applications for Angel Tax Exemption have been received. Thirty-nine applications have been found to be incomplete, and 203 applications were repeat or modified applications. CBDT has exempted 702 startups under this provision.

Startup India Schemes Launched by Government of India

June 14, 2019 4329 Views 0 comment Print

Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of startup businesses, to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.

SWAYATT & Start-up Runway : Doing business with Government

April 23, 2019 3231 Views 0 comment Print

In a vibrant economy like India, government constitutes one of the largest consumer. Public procurements are lucrative source of revenue for any business. However, because of complex eligibility norms and non-transparent selection process, often well-established and large business entities bag government contracts. In order to bring transparency to the process and increase the participation of […]

4 things to know before start off your business venture

April 22, 2019 2034 Views 0 comment Print

There are thousands of small businesses which starts off in India every day but unfortunately, most of them forcefully close up their operations in a few months/years. I have tried to list 4 common reasons ‘Why many of the small businesses have to shut down and how you can avoid them to be at a […]

Angel Tax: A Guardian to the Startups Or Not?

April 18, 2019 3567 Views 1 comment Print

Gone are days when we use to strive to stand in the lines for the payment of the bills in the scorching heat. Nowadays, the payment of the bill is just one click away instead of few doors away. The world is developing and so are the people and their living standard. In the world […]

Angel Tax and Start-Ups in India

April 3, 2019 8769 Views 0 comment Print

History of Angel Tax In India- The tax was introduced in the 2012 Union Budget by then finance minister Pranab Mukherjee to arrest and stop laundering of funds. It has come to be called angel tax since it largely impacts angel investors in start-ups.

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