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Startup founders in India who siphon off company funds—whether by misappropriation, diversion of investor money, or personal enrichment—can face serious legal, regulatory, and criminal consequences under multiple Indian laws. Here’s a breakdown of the key regulatory issues and penalties they may face: 🔴 1. Corporate Mismanagement under Companies Act, 2013 Key applicable sections: Section 447: […]
🗞️ Recent Regulatory Developments 1. SEBI eases ESOP norms for founders and investors SEBI now allows startup founders to retain ESOPs even after IPO, and has simplified rules for existing investors in offer-for-sale components—removing key hurdles for IPO-bound startups like PhonePe, Zepto, Pine Labs, and Razorpay. Industry reaction: Founders describe it as “much-needed relief” that[…..]
When entering into a business agreement – a merger, acquisition, investment, or partnership; conducting proper due diligence is important. Here comes the role of professional due diligence services in India who use strategic methods and conduct thorough investigation and analysis to assess the risks, opportunities and compliance of business, property or investment before finalizing the[…..]
Valuation is a key term in today’s dynamic business ecosystem. It is used to determine the future of your company and the interest it generates among your potential investors. Valuation term is commonly used for startups and investments. Many startups and businesses thus work with the best business valuation services for startups to know the[…..]
Introduction Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey in India involves a series of essential steps, with business registrations being a critical aspect. The regulatory landscape is designed to provide a structured foundation, ensuring legal compliance and facilitating a smooth business operation. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamental registrations required for starting a business in India.[…..]
Valuation is a critical aspect of any startup. It refers to the process of determining the worth of a company, and it plays a crucial role in attracting investors, negotiating deals, and overall business planning. However, for many startup founders and entrepreneurs, the process of valuation can be complex and intimidating. In this article, we will provide an[…..]
Investing in equity shares of companies is one of the most common ways to grow wealth over the long term. However, investing in the shares – both listed and unquoted, can be a risky proposition, and it’s essential to have a thorough understanding of the company before making an investment. This is where due diligence[…..]
Year 2023 and onwards is being betted as India’s decade. This would not just be India’s decade but also the decade of Investors who would be investing in India over this decade. As India eases up the operational hazards of doing business, legal regulations, and swiftness of transactions, more Investors are being drawn to India.[…..]
The Finance Minister of India presented Budget 2022 on 01 February 2022. With respect to Cryptocurrency, this is the first time that Tax department has elaborated its focus and clarity on taxing the digital assets. Digital Assets and Virtual Currency has now been covered within the tax ambit and has now been defined in the[…..]
1. Identifying and understanding the purpose of valuation:- The process of valuation of a business in other words is simply a story of the business itself written in the words of the person performing the valuation. The purpose behind the entire story(valuation process) of the business influences a lot of measures that are used to[…..]