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Should Founders Be Classified as Promoters Before an IPO? A Practical Guide

Affluence Advisory 25 December 2025 at 07:31

Understand the meaning of 'Founder' and how it differs from 'Promoter' under Companies Act and SEBI laws, including control, liabilities and IPO implications.

ESOP vs Sweat Equity: What's Right for Your Startup

Affluence Advisory 09 January 2026 at 09:26

ESOP vs Sweat Equity explained for startups: key differences, legal framework, tax impact, dilution effects, and when to choose ESOPs or Sweat Equity to attract, retain and reward talent effectively.

Union Budget 2026: Industry Gets Highways, Agriculture Gets Footpaths - Is Development Losing Balance?

Sagar 04 February 2026 at 08:26

Union Budget 2026-27 prioritises infrastructure and industry with higher capex, while agriculture faces low investment, no legal MSP guarantee, rising costs, and climate risks.

From Structured Enforcement to Procedural Integrity - Completing the Prosecution Framework - Concluding Part 3

Raj Jaggi 18 February 2026 at 10:15

Finance Bill, 2026 amends Sections 480-485 and 494 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, introducing graded punishments, stronger safeguards for verification integrity, accountability for repeat offences and confidentiality protection. Effective 1 April 2026.

Rights Issue: A Guide for Companies and Investors

Akansha Rathi 18 February 2026 at 10:05

A rights issue allows companies to raise capital by offering discounted shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their holdings. Learn about the rights issue process, key features, compliance steps, subscription period, allotment, and fund utilization in detail.