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FEMA / FDI
The Complete Guide to
FDI Compliance in 2025
March 2025 12 min read

The Complete Guide to FDI Compliance for Indian Startups Raising Foreign Capital

Foreign investment into Indian startups has grown significantly — but so has the complexity of FEMA compliance. From choosing between automatic and approval routes to getting your FC-GPR filings right, this guide covers everything founders and CFOs need to know in 2025.

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Transaction Advisory
Feb 20258 min read
5 Due Diligence Red Flags Every Acquirer Should Know
Most acquisitions fail not because the deal was bad, but because the diligence was incomplete. Here are the five issues we see most often — and how to spot them early.
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Fundraising
Jan 20256 min read
SAFE Notes in India: What Founders Get Wrong
SAFEs are increasingly common in Indian seed rounds — but they're often structured incorrectly for Indian law. Here's what to watch out for and how to get it right.
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Valuations
Jan 20257 min read
How to Value a Pre-Revenue Startup for an ESOP Grant
ESOP valuations for pre-revenue companies require a different approach than traditional DCF. We explain the methods, the regulatory requirements, and how to get a defensible number.
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FEMA / FDI
Dec 20249 min read
ODI in 2025: A Practical Guide for Indian Companies Going Global
Outbound Direct Investment rules have been updated significantly. If your Indian company is setting up an overseas subsidiary or JV, here's what the new framework means for you.
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Startups
Nov 20245 min read
Why Your Cap Table Is Your Most Important Legal Document
Most founders don't realise how much a messy cap table can complicate a future fundraise or acquisition. Get it right from day one — here's how.
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Tax
Oct 202410 min read
Tax-Efficient M&A Structuring: Slump Sale vs. Itemised Asset Transfer
The structure of your acquisition can make or break the economics. We walk through the tax implications of the two most common deal structures and when to choose each.
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