Startup Learning

GST registration for startups can now take just three working days under Rule 14A. Here’s when it’s mandatory, when to register early, and the step-by-step process Indian founders need to …

Starting a company in India? Here’s the complete 2026 checklist of documents every director, shareholder and registered office needs for SPICe+ filing, plus the mistakes that get applications sent back.

A ₹5 crore round at a ₹25 crore valuation can mean a 20% stake or 16.7%. Here’s how Indian founders should read pre-money and post-money numbers, plus the option pool …

LLP registrations rose 31% this fiscal, but investors still back Private Limited companies. Here’s how Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC and partnership compare on funding, ESOPs, tax and compliance for Indian …

Registering a startup in India is two jobs, not one: incorporate the company, then apply for free DPIIT recognition on NSWS. Here are the steps, documents and the 2026 rule …

SUMMARY Zoho, Zerodha, Wingify, BrowserStack and Noise grew on customer revenue, with outside money arriving late, small, or never. Bootstrapping isn’t immunity: Noise revenue fell 24% in FY25 and Wingify’s …

We priced one hypothetical Indian D2C brand with Berkus, Scorecard, revenue multiple and DCF. The results ranged from ₹2 crore to ₹18 crore. Here’s which method fits your stage and …

Before you open a job post, test these 25 AI tools for Indian startups, sorted by role, with Indian-built picks, free plans and a rupee price check on what to …

Brand names and active cheque writers aren’t the same list. Here’s who is actually backing Indian startups in 2026, mapped by stage, sector and cheque size, using Inc42’s Q3 deal …

Fewer investors are writing cheques in India, so mass pitching no longer works. Here’s a practical five-step filter to build a ranked shortlist by sector, stage, cheque size and recent …