Accountability in Financial Markets: SEBI’s Revised Regulations on Accountability Institutions to Bear the Cost of Technical Glitches Introduction Have you ever wondered who is accountable when investors cannot buy or redeem securities due to technical glitches in stock markets or depository systems? According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, these institutions hold the responsibility and face financial disincentives for such disruptions. SEBI’s Revised Regulations on Accountability Key Highlights Institutional Accountability: SEBI […]

Record-Breaking IPO Surge in September: Key Insights and Trends September is set to be the busiest month for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 14 years, as highlighted in the recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on September 20. According to the data, over 28 companies have entered Dalal Street, encompassing both the mainboard and small and medium enterprise (SME) segments. Overview of the IPO Surge Record-Breaking Month: September is on track to be […]

Navigating the Bureaucratic Labyrinth of Unclaimed Shares in India A Grueling Journey For Ashita Awasthy, reclaiming her father’s long-forgotten shares has been an arduous journey marked by significant delays and bureaucratic hurdles. The shares, purchased in the 1990s and discovered in 2015, have faced numerous obstacles en route to recovery. Held in her name and her mother’s, these shares have languished for decades due to inefficiencies within the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), ensnaring […]

From Growth at All Costs to Sustainable Growth: The Maturing of Indian Startups In the pre-pandemic era, Indian startups were predominantly driven by Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)—a metric celebrating overall sales without accounting for discounts, delivery charges, or returns. Fueled by an endless influx of investor capital, the mantra was growth at any cost. However, the pandemic reshaped this landscape, bringing to the forefront the importance of unit economics and prompting a shift toward sustainable […]

How SaaS Startups are Shaping Industry Standards In recent years, a select few software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups have redefined success benchmarks within the industry, making it increasingly challenging for others to achieve lucrative exits. The success of high-performing startups has shifted the goalposts, raising the bar for what constitutes viable growth and profitability. Rising Benchmarks in SaaS Growth A few years ago, achieving $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was seen as a significant milestone […]