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AIF Regulations for Family Offices Investing in Startups: A Board Guide
A few months ago, I sat in on a board meeting where a family office had just written a fairly large cheque into a Series
Corporate Guarantee Valuation in India: A Comprehensive Guide for CFOs on Ind AS, GST, and Transfer Pricing
Corporate guarantees are among the most common — and historically under-priced — intercompany transactions in Indian group structures. A parent routinely stands behind a subsidiary’s
Rewarding Your Employees Right: Why ESOP Pool IPO Readiness Needs a Governance Overhaul Before Your DRHP
Founders preparing for an IPO often treat their ESOP scheme review as a formality — something to sign off in the final weeks before the
Why Go Public? IPO Benefits for Profitable Founders
I meet a specific type of entrepreneur all the time. If you run a highly successful, self-funded business, understanding the IPO benefits for profitable founders
Valuation of Private Companies: The GREV Model
During my two decades of professional experience, I have done hundreds of valuation engagements across fundraises, acquisitions, regulatory filings, disputes, and IPOs. And through all
Guide to Mandatory Board Committees for Listed Companies in India
One of the important things we discuss with promoters as part of our IPO Readiness Assessment is the board structure — specifically, the board committees
Directors responsibilities and risks under SEBI LODR: What independent and executive directors must know
Corporate governance under India’s capital markets framework rests heavily on the shoulders of the board—specifically, on how clearly individual directors understand what the law expects
Impairment of Intangibles Under Ind AS 36 / IAS 36: A Checklist for CFOs, Valuers and Auditors
Impairment of intangibles under Ind AS 36 is one of the most judgment-heavy areas in financial reporting — and one of the most commonly challenged
The NSE IPO: Why are investors excited and what drives its value?
This NSE IPO valuation analysis is based on the DRHP filed with SEBI on 17 June 2026. Grey market pricing of ₹1,700–₹2,200 per share implies