Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•16 May 2023
IP Due Diligence in M & A
How Indian acquirers and targets should run IP due diligence in 2026 M&A deals — registrations, assignments, open-source and SPA protections.
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Mayank Wadhera•16 May 2023
ROC compliance for startups
A 2026 ROC compliance guide for Indian startups covering INC-20A, AOC-4, MGT-7, event filings, board meetings and DPIIT benefits.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•16 May 2023
Navigating Startup Marketing Challenges
How Indian startups can navigate marketing challenges in 2026 — differentiation, lean budgets, trust, measurement and sustained momentum.
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Income Tax
Priyanka Wadhera•16 May 2023
Taxation of ESOP
How ESOPs are taxed for Indian employees in 2026 — perquisite at exercise, capital gains at sale, Section 192(1C) deferral and Schedule FA disclosure.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•15 May 2023
Social Entrepreneurship
How social entrepreneurship works in India in 2026 — legal structures, funding via SSE and CSR, tax and FCRA compliance, and mission scale.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•14 May 2023
Bootstrap Your Startup
Practical 2026 tips for bootstrapping an Indian startup — validation, cash discipline, lean operations, AI leverage and channel focus.
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Mayank Wadhera•11 May 2023
The Power of Storytelling for Startup
Why storytelling is a 2026 growth lever for Indian startups, and how founders can craft a narrative that compounds across product, sales and brand.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•10 May 2023
Future of Startups: Predictions & Insights
Predictions and insights for Indian startups in 2026: deep tech, Bharat consumers, ESOP reforms, domestic listings, and the tier-2 founder surge.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•8 May 2023
Networking Tips for Startup Success
Networking tips for Indian founders in 2026: map the right people, pick events with intent, write consistently, and compound trust the right way.
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Mayank Wadhera•8 May 2023
Maximizing Social Media Presence
How to maximise social media presence for Indian businesses in 2026: channel selection, content pillars, cadence, compliance, and meaningful metrics.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•7 May 2023
Crafting Pitch Deck for Startup
How to craft a winning startup pitch deck in 2026: twelve focused slides, narrative discipline, honest data, regulatory awareness, and clean design.
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Mayank Wadhera•5 May 2023
Tips for Successful MVP
Practical 2026 tips for building a successful MVP using lean startup methodology: target assumptions, format choice, cohort design, and learning metrics.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•4 May 2023
Scaling Your Startup
How to scale your Indian startup in 2026: acquisition, operations, capital discipline, governance hygiene, ESOP-led hiring, and culture as a real lever.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•26 Apr 2023
Guide on Convertible Notes
A 2026 guide to convertible notes for Indian startups — DPIIT eligibility, ₹25 lakh threshold, FEMA reporting, valuation caps, and conversion mechanics.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•4 Apr 2023
Startup India
How Startup India works in 2026 — DPIIT recognition, Section 80-IAC, angel tax safe harbour, Fund of Funds and registration steps for founders.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•21 Mar 2023
Seed funding
How seed funding works for Indian startups in 2026 — investors, instruments, term sheet, FEMA and tax considerations and what founders must prepare.
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Income Tax
Priyanka Wadhera•21 Mar 2023
Tax Exemption U/s 80IAC
Complete 2026 guide to Section 80-IAC tax exemption — eligibility, IMB approval, three-year tax holiday and compliance for DPIIT-recognised startups.
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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•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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Mayank Wadhera•22 Jan 2023
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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Company Registration
Mayank Wadhera•6 Jan 2023
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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Mayank Wadhera•6 Jan 2023
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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•6 Jan 2023
Start Mobile Payments solutions
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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Mayank Wadhera•6 Jan 2023
To start Clean Energy solutions in India
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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Mayank Wadhera•25 Oct 2022
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 And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•23 Oct 2022
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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•8 Oct 2022
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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•28 Sept 2022
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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•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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Startup And Fundraising
Mayank Wadhera•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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