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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


Latest Notifications


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


Stand-Up India Scheme for financing SC/ST and/or Women Entrepreneurs

January 29, 2017 8265 Views 2 comments Print

Features of Stand-Up India Scheme for financing SC/ST and/or Women Entrepreneurs Objective The objective of the Stand-Up India scheme is to facilitate bank loans between 10 lakh and 1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a […]

All about StandUp India Scheme

January 27, 2017 6075 Views 2 comments Print

This government has shown its keen interest in building an entrepreneurial culture in the country. To encourage more entrepreneurs, the government has regularly taken necessary steps. Culture is an important part of the entrepreneurial environment. Standup India scheme is one of such step in this direction. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 05 April’2016.

Startup FLOW don’t BLEED

January 23, 2017 2443 Views 4 comments Print

Generally, We come across entrepreneurs who have a pretty good product/service and same has been accepted by the market and because of that they are doing quiet well.

Benefits of Registering Your Startups

January 2, 2017 1324 Views 0 comment Print

may make it easier for your business to grow and develop. If you’re in the market for a bank loan, that’s another reason to incorporate.

Govt creates Funds of INR 10,000 Crores to Support Innovation Driven Start-Ups

December 17, 2016 853 Views 0 comment Print

Start-up Initiative: a Fund of Funds of INR 10,000 Crores to Support Innovation Driven Start-Ups has been Established to be Managed by SIDBI

Steps by MCA & DIPP to promote startup India programme

December 10, 2016 1774 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxations for companies, including start-ups have been provided through changes in various rules notified under Companies Act, 2013, and include following

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) by Startups

October 27, 2016 1594 Views 0 comment Print

It is therefore decided, in consultation with the Government of India to permit AD Category-I banks to allow Startups to raise ECB under the following framework:

Practitioner’s guide for a Medium Sized Company on Creating a Board

October 2, 2016 1795 Views 0 comment Print

We often hear the term Board of Advisors/Advisory Board being used with reference to organizations. While it is easy to derive the nature of their role from the name itself, it is important that we understand how to build a board.

Tax Exemptions to Start-ups

August 31, 2016 16018 Views 0 comment Print

With a view to facilitate startups various tax exemptions are provided by Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley. In this article we are discussing various tax incentives provided to startups:

Relaxed Regulatory Norms for Start-ups

August 30, 2016 4285 Views 0 comment Print

In last article “Startup India Campaign,” we have discussed how the startup India campaign being run by the government so far. In this article we are discussing the steps taken by the government to boost the startup ecosystem in the country. DIPP had notified the definition of Startup and procedure for recognition of Startup. Startup […]

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