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Market Research Playbook for Mid-Market Firms
A practical framework to size markets, validate demand, and brief stakeholders without agency overhead.
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Reference material for founders, finance teams, and compliance staff — articles, calculators, statutory forms, acts, and the portals you file on.
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Most opened this week
The resources clients returned to most across the library over the last seven days.
Latest Insight
How Indian startups are structuring for Series A in 2026
Cap tables, ESOP pools, and compliance checkpoints founders should lock before diligence begins.
12 min read · Strategy
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GST Payment Calculator
Estimate outward liability, input credit, and net payable across CGST, SGST, and IGST.
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- Recently Updated Rule
Companies Act — Related Party Transactions
Updated thresholds and board approval pathways for mid-market private companies.
Updated 4 days ago
- Most Used Utility
PDF Merger
Combine filings, invoices, and annexures into a single share-ready document in seconds.
45k+ uses
Insights
Long-form analysis
Deep dives on funding, market structure, operations, and technology — written for founders and finance teams.
8 articlesAll insights
- Startup Guides11 min read
Startup Guides: From Idea to Incorporation
Entity choice, DPIIT recognition, banking, and the first 90 days of compliance hygiene.
- AI Trends9 min read
AI Trends Reshaping Finance Teams
Where automation creates leverage in close, audit prep, and management reporting — and where it does not.
- Funding10 min read
Funding Narratives That Survive Diligence
How to present unit economics, cohort retention, and runway so investors trust the model.
- Business Strategy12 min read
Business Strategy for Multi-Entity Groups
Holding structures, shared services, and transfer pricing considerations for growing groups.
- Growth7 min read
Growth Levers Without Burning Cash
Channel mix, pricing experiments, and operating cadence that protect margins while scaling.
- Operations8 min read
Operations Excellence for Compliance-Heavy Teams
SOPs, ownership maps, and calendar systems that keep filings on time every quarter.
- Technology6 min read
Technology Stack for Modern CA Practices
Tools that reduce rework across GST, audit workpapers, and client collaboration.
Shorts
One idea, one minute
Single takeaways from our advisory desk, written to be read between meetings.
6 entries
Before raising a vendor dispute, reconcile the invoice in GSTR-2B for the return period.
GSTMissed DIN eKYC can freeze director actions — set calendar reminders 30 days ahead.
MCAAsk the deductor for the challan details and map them against your PAN in TRACES.
Income TaxInvestors expect a refreshed option pool — negotiate it before valuation is locked.
StartupInvestment and turnover thresholds decide micro, small, or medium — verify both.
MSMEBasic + DA structure affects statutory contributions even when CTC looks generous.
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Calculators
Working models, ready to use
Tax, payroll, and financing calculators for the questions that come up every day.
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GST Payment Calculator
Compute net GST payable after input tax credit.
Income Tax Calculator
Estimate liability under old and new tax regimes.
Startup Cost Estimator
Model incorporation, runway, and early operating costs.
MCA Fee Calculator
Project company and LLP filing fees with urgency.
EMI Calculator
Break down monthly EMIs across tenure and rate.
Loan Calculator
Compare principal, interest, and total repayment.
Salary Calculator
Convert CTC to in-hand with statutory deductions.
ROI Calculator
Measure return on investment across scenarios.
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Company Valuation Calculator
Quick multiples-based valuation for planning rounds.
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Payroll Calculator
Estimate payroll cost including PF, ESI, and PT.
Updates
What changed, and what it means
Statutory and regulatory movement, summarised with the action it implies for your business.
7 recentAll updates
- Income Tax
Income Tax Update — AIS reconciliation window extended
Taxpayers get additional time to respond to AIS mismatches before assessment notices are issued.
- GST
GST Notification — e-invoice threshold clarification
CBIC clarifies aggregation rules for multi-branch entities crossing the e-invoice turnover limit.
- MCA
MCA Circular — beneficial ownership disclosures
Companies must refresh SBO registers with updated verification trails for FY filings.
- SEBI
SEBI Update — related party disclosure formats
Listed entities receive revised annexures for quarterly related-party transaction reporting.
- Startup India
Startup India — recognition certificate workflow refresh
DPIIT portal updates document checklist and turnaround guidance for new applications.
- DPIIT
DPIIT — FDI reporting reminder for Q1
Companies with foreign investment reminded to complete FC-GPR / LLPs filings on time.
- AI Regulation
AI Regulation — draft compliance note for advisors
MeitY consultative paper outlines documentation expectations for AI-enabled financial tools.
Utilities
Small tools that save an hour
Document, data, and formatting helpers — no sign-in required and nothing is stored.
12 tools
- PDF MergerCombine multiple PDFs into one clean file.
- PDF SplitterExtract pages or split large filings quickly.
- Image CompressorReduce image size while keeping clarity.
- QR GeneratorCreate QR codes for links, UPI, and docs.
- UUID GeneratorGenerate unique IDs for systems and tests.
- JSON FormatterPretty-print and validate JSON payloads.
- Base64 EncoderEncode or decode Base64 strings safely.
- Password GeneratorCreate strong passwords with clear entropy.
- Slug GeneratorTurn titles into URL-safe slugs instantly.
- Timestamp ConverterConvert Unix time to readable dates.
- Color ConverterSwitch between HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
- Regex TesterTest patterns against sample strings live.
Important links
Every portal you file on
Official filing portals and primary sources, grouped by the authority that owns them.
8 portals
Government
2Startup
1Legal
1Finance
2Tax
1Technology
1Acts & rules
The statutes we work from
Legislation and guidelines cited across our advisory, audit, and compliance work.
9 entries
| Act or rule | Status | Updated |
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| Companies ActCore statute governing incorporation, governance, and filings for companies in India. | In Force | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Income Tax ActDirect tax framework covering assessment, deductions, TDS, and dispute resolution. | Amended | 01 Apr 2026 |
| GST ActIndirect tax law for supply of goods and services across CGST, SGST, and IGST. | Amended | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Labour CodeConsolidated labour reforms spanning wages, social security, and industrial relations. | Draft | 20 May 2026 |
| Startup India GuidelinesEligibility, recognition benefits, and compliance expectations for DPIIT startups. | In Force | 05 Jul 2026 |
| DPDP ActData protection obligations for organizations processing personal digital data. | In Force | 11 Mar 2026 |
| MSME ActClassification, delayed payment protections, and facilitation for micro & small enterprises. | In Force | 09 Feb 2026 |
| IT ActLegal framework for electronic commerce, cyber offences, and intermediary duties. | Amended | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Data Protection RulesOperational rules supporting consent, retention, and cross-border transfer controls. | Draft | 28 Jun 2026 |
- In ForceUpdated 12 Jun 2026
Companies Act
Core statute governing incorporation, governance, and filings for companies in India.
- AmendedUpdated 01 Apr 2026
Income Tax Act
Direct tax framework covering assessment, deductions, TDS, and dispute resolution.
- AmendedUpdated 18 Jul 2026
GST Act
Indirect tax law for supply of goods and services across CGST, SGST, and IGST.
- DraftUpdated 20 May 2026
Labour Code
Consolidated labour reforms spanning wages, social security, and industrial relations.
- In ForceUpdated 05 Jul 2026
Startup India Guidelines
Eligibility, recognition benefits, and compliance expectations for DPIIT startups.
- In ForceUpdated 11 Mar 2026
DPDP Act
Data protection obligations for organizations processing personal digital data.
- In ForceUpdated 09 Feb 2026
MSME Act
Classification, delayed payment protections, and facilitation for micro & small enterprises.
- AmendedUpdated 30 Jan 2026
IT Act
Legal framework for electronic commerce, cyber offences, and intermediary duties.
- DraftUpdated 28 Jun 2026
Data Protection Rules
Operational rules supporting consent, retention, and cross-border transfer controls.
Forms
Filled, checked, ready to file
Registration and compliance packs with the checklists our team uses on every engagement.
10 downloads
- DownloadGST Registration
GST Registration
Application pack for new GST registration.
- DownloadPAN Application
PAN Application
Individual and entity PAN request checklist.
- DownloadTAN Application
TAN Application
Tax deduction account number filing pack.
- DownloadDIN
DIN
Director Identification Number forms & KYC.
- DownloadLLP Registration
LLP Registration
Incorporation documents for limited liability partnerships.
- DownloadMSME
MSME
Udyam registration support documents.
- DownloadStartup India
Startup India
DPIIT recognition application templates.
- DownloadImport Export Code
Import Export Code
IEC application and amendment forms.
- DownloadEPFO
EPFO
PF registration and ECR-related templates.
- DownloadESIC
ESIC
Employee state insurance registration pack.
70 entries in the librarylast updated 26 July 2026Reference material only — not a substitute for formal advice.