‘Investment climate not in great shape’: Former PM Modi advisor urges FDI reforms as outflows surge in FY26Former advisor Surjit Bhalla calls for major changes to India's foreign investment rules. He warns that strict policies and unclear regulat...
27 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Recognised startups eligible for various tax exemptions, deductions: I-T departmentHowever, investments in companies that do not meet the necessary conditions may be examined based on the risk management strategy followed ...
18 Apr, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends relaxation in criteria for recognised startups to avail tax benefitsThe department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has expressed concern about the low utilisation of section 80-IAC of th...
11 Aug, 2023, 12.00 PM IST
Budget much more than what we were expecting on personal tax: Shefali Goradia"Tax changes, even the focus on the dispute resolution adding 100 more joint commissioners is again path breaking and that would really red...
01 Feb, 2023, 01.56 PM IST
DPIIT, revenue dept weigh options for more tax relaxations to startups: OfficialSecretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra said that they will be submitting a c...
30 May, 2020, 04.08 PM IST
India’s $5 trillion dream - go big or go home!The government seems to have its ear to the ground and has taken into consideration the demands of the key stakeholder and players in the s...
12 Jul, 2019, 11.36 AM IST
Budget initiatives for start-ups to significantly improve flow of funds: DPIIT SecretaryThe government will ensure that no inquiry or verification in pending cases can be carried out by the assessing officer without obtaining a...
07 Jul, 2019, 01.00 PM IST
Budget 2019 decoded: What SMEs & Startups stand to gainStartups in India have been attracting large investments. In this exciting phase in our economy, the finance minister has laid out some imp...
06 Jul, 2019, 10.52 AM IST
Budget 2019: No 'Angel Tax' scrutiny if requisite declaration madeThe Minister also stated that special administrative arrangements will be made by CBDT for pending assessments of startups and redressal of...
05 Jul, 2019, 01.38 PM IST
DPIIT proposes relaxation in income tax law to help start-ups raise fundsDPIIT has recommended amendments in Section 54GB and Section 79 of the Income Tax Act.
05 May, 2019, 03.14 PM IST
Govt goes extra mile for startups, raises turnover limit to Rs 100 crAn entity will be considered as a startup up to 10 years from the date of incorporation.
19 Feb, 2019, 07.52 PM IST
Budget 2018: What fashion, start-up bosses want from FM JaitleyThis fashion top boss wants more facilities in rural areas for weavers.
31 Jan, 2018, 04.36 PM IST
Startup bodies appeal for relaxations in tax policiesStartups have also appealed that short-term capital gains for startup investors should be 15% and the holding period for computing long-ter...
18 Jan, 2017, 04.46 PM IST
Has the government been able to turn the tap on startup funding?How significant is the recent notification allowing startups to raise finances by way of the convertible note and will it help them?
10 Dec, 2016, 11.48 AM IST
Startups: No relaxation in procurement norms for certain itemsThere may be circumstances (like procurement of items related to public safety, health, critical security operations and equipment) where p...
12 Oct, 2016, 08.47 AM IST
Startups may get tax benefit in Budget for brand buildingAccording to experts, the government could allow startups and to appropriate initial brand building expenses over several years for account...
09 Feb, 2016, 05.04 PM IST