FEMA, Companies Act, Rule 11UA, SEBI or IBC — a founder’s decision guide to choosing the right valuation report in India.
Which Valuation Report Do You Need? A Decision Guide for Founders and CFOs Read More »
Investors rarely discount a startup valuation because they dislike the idea — it’s usually unorganised financials, weak unit economics, governance gaps, or a messy cap table. Here are the seven due-diligence gaps that quietly cost founders their number.
Why Investors Discount Startup Valuations Read More »
Seven fixable gaps — cap table, financials, traction narrative, fundraising plan, governance, IP documentation, and market benchmarking — that determine whether investors discount your startup valuation before negotiations even begin.
7 Things Founders Should Fix Before Getting a Startup Valuation Read More »
How to identify and appoint a qualified registered valuer for AIF fund valuation under SEBI’s framework: eligibility, IPEV methodology, frequency, reporting and governance.
Registered Valuer for AIF Fund Valuation: Eligibility, SEBI Framework and Compliance Read More »
Angel tax was abolished in 2024 and the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not revive it. But FEMA pricing, Section 92(2)(m), ESOP taxation, and secondary transfers still require FMV. Here is what Indian startups actually need in 2026.
Angel Tax Is Gone — Do Startups Still Need Valuation Reports in 2026? Read More »
Funding rounds, ESOPs, secondary sales, restructuring — find out exactly when your startup needs a fresh valuation, and why timing matters under Indian law.
When Should a Startup Be Valued? Read More »
What does a 409A valuation cost in India? Real pricing tiers, what drives fees, the 2-3 week timeline, and what to expect at each stage of the engagement.
409A Valuation Cost in India: Pricing, Timeline, and What Startups Should Expect Read More »
What SEBI’s June 2026 AIF Master Circular actually changes for portfolio valuation — the extended performance benchmarking timeline and the December 2025 IPEV Guidelines edition Indian valuers are now expected to apply.
SEBI’s June 2026 AIF Master Circular: What Changes for Fund Valuation Read More »
A Registered Valuer in India is a professional certified by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) under Section 247 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017, to determine the value of assets for statutory purposes. The role exists because Indian corporate and insolvency law will not
Registered Valuer in India: Asset Classes, Property Types and When It’s Mandatory Read More »
What an ESOP consultant in India actually does – scheme design, the three ESOP valuations, and 2026 tax rules under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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