March 31 is four days away. If your startup has foreign investors on its cap table, or if you have set up a subsidiary overseas, there are two RBI filings you cannot afford to miss:…
"How much equity should I give my CTO?" This is the single most common question founders ask us at A S Banka Advisors Private Limited. After structuring ESOP plans for 50+ Indian startups, we compiled…
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…
