"How much equity should I give my CTO?" It is a question founders bring to us at A S Banka Advisors Private Limited, and the honest answer starts with a different question: how many people…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income Tax Rules 2026 via Notification No. G.S.R. 198(E), dated March 20, 2026, under Section 533 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. These rules take effect…
The Nine-Year Cess Is Ending. Is Your Business Ready? On March 31, 2026, the GST Compensation Cess officially sunsets. For businesses in automobiles, aerated beverages, coal, and tobacco, this is not just a line item…
Your cap table is the single most important financial document in your startup. It determines who owns what, how much you dilute at each round, and whether your company passes due diligence when you actually…
The Overhaul No One Can Afford to Ignore On April 1, 2026, the Income Tax Act, 2025 officially replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961. This is not a routine amendment. The Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026…
A Fundamental Shift in AIF Compliance If you are involved with an Alternative Investment Fund in any capacity, whether as a fund manager, LP, or a startup receiving AIF investment, SEBI's March 4, 2026 circular…
What the IBC Amendment Bill 2025 Means for Your Business On March 10, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking the most significant restructuring of India's insolvency landscape…
A Landmark Shift in Indian M&A Financing On February 13, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India issued amendment directions that, for the first time, allow commercial banks to directly finance corporate acquisitions. Effective April 1,…
Two Deadlines, One Date, Zero Extensions March 31, 2026 marks the convergence of two critical regulatory deadlines that affect millions of Indian directors and tax deductors. Missing either one creates permanent compliance gaps with no…
With just 13 days remaining until March 31, 2026, every GST-registered business in India faces a critical compliance window. Missing any of these six actions could result in ITC losses, export disruptions, or penalty exposure.…
