IFSC Tax Holiday Benefits and the New Economics of Operating from GIFT City IFSC Tax Holiday Benefits have been significantly strengthened under the Union Budget, marking a decisive moment in India’s ambition to build GIFT City into a globally competitive International Financial Services Centre. By doubling the tax holiday period to 20 years and sharply reducing post-holiday tax rates, the government has addressed one of the most pressing concerns of entities operating from GIFT IFSC—long-term […]

Budget 2026-27 Startups: Why the Ecosystem Feels Overlooked Budget 2026-27 Startups expectations were high. After two years of funding volatility, valuation resets, and regulatory uncertainties, founders and investors were hoping for decisive policy clarity. However, the Union Budget 2026–27 delivered limited targeted relief for startups. Key concerns such as ESOP taxation, legacy angel tax scrutiny, reverse flipping costs, GAAR clarity, and Press Note 3 relaxation remained largely unaddressed. For many in the ecosystem, the silence […]