Why Your Cap Table Looks Clean But Isn’t
Key Takeaways A cap table that reconciles in Excel is not the same as a cap table that survives due diligence. Six structural issues commonly hide inside what founders describe as "clean". The most expensive…
The Startup Founder’s March 31 Compliance Checklist: 10 Deadlines You Cannot Miss
March 31 is the most consequential date on every Indian startup's compliance calendar. Miss a deadline, and you're looking at penalties, interest, and questions from investors during due diligence. This checklist covers the 10 most…
MCA Amends AS-22 for Pillar Two: What the Deferred Tax Exemption Means for Your Startup
When the MCA quietly notified the Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 on March 10, most finance teams were busy with year-end closings. But this notification has significant implications for Indian subsidiaries of multinational groups,…
MCA CCFS-2026: How to Save 90% on Pending ROC Filing Fees Before July 15
If your startup has an inactive shell company on the books, or if you have been putting off annual filings for a year or three, MCA just gave you a reason to act now. The…