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VCs Invest Heavily in Quick Commerce and D2C Brands Amid Rapid Growth

Platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart are driving the remarkable expansion of the fast commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand landscape. Significant investor interest in

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SaaS Star Postman Sees Significant Valuation Cut in Secondary Deal

Renowned for its API management platform, software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm Postman has seen a significant decline in valuation in recent secondary transactions. Sources claim that Postman’s

The Indian startup ecosystem, which experienced a wave of layoffs in 2023, has shown signs of stabilization in the first half of 2024. According to data from executive search firm Longhouse Consulting, the number of job cuts in the startup sector has significantly decreased compared to the previous year.
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Startup Layoffs Slow Down In The First Half Of 2024

The Indian startup ecosystem, which experienced a wave of layoffs in 2023, has shown signs of stabilization in the first half of 2024. According to

Startup employees holding ESOPs can benefit significantly from the recent LTCG tax cut. Learn how secondary share sales can lead to substantial tax savings compared to traditional buybacks. Discover recent examples of successful secondary deals by Indian startups and understand the potential impact of indexation removal on tax benefits.
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Big Tax Benefit For Startup Employees Selling Shares In Secondary Deals

A recent reduction in Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax in India may provide a considerable tax benefit for startup employees holding Employee Stock Option Plans

FirstCry, India's leading baby and mother care products retailer, is set to file its IPO papers this week, aiming for a $3-3.5 billion valuation.
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FirstCry Gears Up For $3-3.5 Billion IPO

FirstCry, India’s leading baby and mother care products retailer, is set to file its final IPO papers this week. The company is aiming for a

New tax rules allow companies to conserve working capital by reducing TDS on purchases. Learn how this amendment can boost the Indian startup ecosystem.
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Tax Relief For Startups: Budget 2024-25 Offers Working Capital Boost

The recent Union Budget 2024-25 has introduced a key amendment to the Income Tax Act that could provide a much-needed lifeline to loss-making companies, particularly

Startups in India anticipate significant measures from Union Budget 2024, including the removal of angel tax and incentives for investments. Health tech and AI sectors seek increased funding to drive innovation and economic growth. The budget will be presented on July 23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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India’s Budget 2024 Landmark Reforms For Startups And Growth

The Economic Times reports on the analysis by the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) of the recently announced Indian Union Budget for 2024.

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M&A Activity In The Indian Startup Ecosystem Plunges In H1 2024

The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a significant slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) during the first half of 2024. According to the ‘Indian Tech Startup

Byju's, once India's most valued startup, is facing a severe crisis. The ed-tech giant, which raised over $5 billion since its inception in 2011, has defaulted on a significant payment of Rs 155 crore to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This financial misstep has triggered insolvency proceedings against the company.
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Byju’s On the Brink: Insolvency Proceedings Begin

Byju’s, once India’s most valued startup, is facing a severe crisis. The ed-tech giant, which raised over $5 billion since its inception in 2011, has

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Byju Raveendran Faces Major Crisis as Byju’s Faces Insolvency

The founder of Byju’s, Byju Raveendran, is in a precarious situation as his formerly well-known education technology company goes bankrupt. The startup’s worth, which was