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2026-09-20

DPIIT's 2026 Overhaul: Why Your Startup May Be Recognised for Longer Than You Think

The 2026 DPIIT notification raises turnover ceilings, introduces a formal Deep Tech category, and widens eligibility. Here is what founders need to know before planning the next stage of growth.

SEBI Extends the Angel Fund Deadline to March 2027: What It Actually Means If You're Raising Angel Money

SEBI has extended the transition deadline for existing angel funds to 31 March 2027. Here is what founders, angel investors, and fund managers need to know.

Why Your Foreign Investment Is Stuck in the Bank (And How to Prevent It)

Funds hit your account, then the transaction gets flagged and frozen. Here's why banks hold up genuine foreign investment, and how to structure the deal so it clears in 24 to 48 hours instead of weeks.

FEMA Compliance for NRIs in India: Bank Accounts, Property, and Remittance Rules

FEMA runs on a different residency test than Income Tax, with its own account rules and remittance limits. Here is what actually applies to NRIs.

Virtual CFO for Startups in India: When You Need One and What It Costs

Most founders don't need a full-time CFO. Here is the actual trigger point for hiring a Virtual CFO, and what it costs in India.

Tag Along Rights: What Every Startup Founder Must Know Before Signing an SHA

Tag Along protects minority shareholders when founders sell. If it is missing from your SHA, early investors can be left behind. Here is what the clause actually does.

Investors Don't Kill Deals. Dirty Cap Tables Do.

Three cap table mistakes that show up in every diligence and how to fix them before your next raise.

ESOPs Are Taxed Twice. Most Employees Only Know About One.

Two tax events. Most employees only know about one. That is how the tax bill arrives without warning.

ITR Filing Last Date for AY 2026-27: All Deadlines, Forms & Penalties

Miss July 31 and you lose carry-forward losses. Miss December 31 and you pay extra tax. Know every deadline for AY 2026-27 before it is too late.