Income Tax
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Tax Exemption U/s 80IAC
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Legal Team•23 Jan 2023
Sec 80IAC & Its Impact on Startups
Section 80-IAC tax holiday for DPIIT startups in FY 2026-27 — eligibility, three-year deduction window, MAT impact and how it pairs with angel tax and ESOP reliefs.
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Tax Benefits of Startup India
Section 56 angel tax for DPIIT startups in FY 2026-27 — how the exemption works, AIF carve-outs, valuation rules and the paperwork to keep fundraising clean.
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How to start Edtech business in India
Launch an edtech business in India in 2026 — segment choice, entity setup, UGC and DPDP compliance, GST nuances, tech stack and funding strategy.
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How to start Healthtech platform in India
Launch a healthtech platform in India in 2026 — telemedicine, e-pharmacy, ABDM integration, DPDP for health data, GST nuances and clinical governance.
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Launch a mobile payments business in India in 2026 — pick the RBI category, get the authorisation, build nodal and tech architecture and stay PA-PG compliant.
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Launch a clean energy business in India in 2026 — segments, MNRE and discom approvals, land, offtake, PLI and tax incentives, and ESG reporting essentials.
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Unicorn Startup
How Indian founders build unicorn startups — market sizing, capital strategy, Startup India / DPIIT benefits, unit economics, and FY 2026-27 regulatory hygiene.
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Startup India Scheme
Startup India scheme decoded — DPIIT eligibility, section 80-IAC tax holiday, angel tax relief, Fund of Funds, and how to apply for recognition.
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Credit Guarantee for Startups
Understand the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) 2026, eligibility for DPIIT-recognised startups, instruments covered and how to access collateral-free credit.
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Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme
A complete guide to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) 2026 covering eligibility, funding limits, incubator process and post-funding compliance for founders.
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Legal Team•22 Sept 2022
DUE DILIGENCE
A practitioner's guide to due diligence in 2026 — types, what to look at in legal, financial and tax workstreams, the VDR process, and converting findings into deal terms.
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Legal Team•5 Sept 2022
Start-up Certificate
Step-by-step guide to obtaining the DPIIT Startup Certificate in 2026 — eligibility, documents, application, benefits and post-certification compliance for Indian founders.
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Legal Team•18 Jul 2022
Artificial Intelligence
Understand what Artificial Intelligence means, why it matters for Indian enterprises, and how AI regulation, the DPDP Act and the IndiaAI mission are shaping FY 2026-27.
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Due Diligence
Due diligence is the structured investigation of a business before an investment or M&A deal. Learn its types, process, red flags and FY 2026-27 best practices.
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Benefits of Startup India
Startup India DPIIT recognition unlocks an 80-IAC tax holiday, angel tax safe harbour, self-certification and FFS access. Full benefits and process for 2026.
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Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) drive startup wealth creation. Learn the legal framework, two-stage taxation and deferred TDS rules for FY 2026-27.
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Angel Taxation under Income Tax
Angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) taxes excess share premium over FMV in closely-held companies. Safe harbours, DPIIT exemption and Rule 11UA valuation guide.
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Legal Team•26 Apr 2022
Startup India Seed fund scheme
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provides up to ₹20 lakh grant and ₹50 lakh debt to DPIIT-recognised start-ups — eligibility, application and compliance in 2026.
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Legal Team•16 Apr 2022
Fintechs helps MSME's to access loan
Discover how fintechs are closing India's MSME credit gap in FY 2026-27 through Account Aggregator data, ULI, OCEN, and cash-flow-based digital lending.
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Process and Eligibility Criteria of IPO
Step-by-step 2026 guide to Indian IPOs: SEBI ICDR eligibility, mainboard vs SME route, DRHP to listing timeline, and post-listing LODR obligations.
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Mastering the Art of Startup Fundraising in Year One
A 2026 playbook for Indian founders raising their first round — funding options, pitch structure, term-sheet traps, and post-money execution discipline.
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AI: Transforming Industries for Growth
How AI is driving growth across Indian healthcare, finance, agriculture, and more in 2026 — use cases, regulatory boundaries, and what founders must get right.
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