How M&A Deals Actually Get Structured — Buy vs Sell Side
An M&A deal typically moves through target/buyer identification, initial valuation and a Letter of Intent, detailed due diligence, definitive agreement negotiation, and closing. Buy-side advisory helps an acquirer identify targets, structure the offer, and manage diligence; sell-side advisory helps an owner prepare the business for sale,
Read More
Debt vs Equity Financing — How to Decide (2026 Guide)
Debt financing (loans, credit lines, invoice discounting) funds growth without diluting ownership but requires servicing regardless of business performance, and often comes with collateral or covenant requirements. Equity financing dilutes ownership but doesn’t require repayment and shares business risk with investors. Debt generally suits businesses with
Read More
ESOP Taxation in India — Complete Guide (2026)
ESOPs are taxed at two distinct stages in India: a perquisite tax at exercise, calculated as the difference between the Fair Market Value (FMV) on the exercise date and the exercise price, added to the employee’s salary income and taxed at slab rates; and a capital
Read More
Business Valuation Methods in India — Which One Applies
The right business valuation method depends on your company’s stage and the purpose of the valuation. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) suits businesses with predictable, projectable cash flows. Net Asset Value works for asset-heavy or early-stage companies without meaningful earnings. Market comparable methods (revenue or EBITDA multiples
Read More