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Business Advisory — Structure & Strategy

Articles on business structuring, valuation, CFO advisory, succession planning, and strategic decisions for Indian businesses.

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Virtual CFO vs Full-Time CFO for Indian SMEs — Cost, Value & When to Hire Which

A full-time CFO in India costs ₹60–180 lakh per year once PF, bonus, and fixed overheads are included. A Virtual CFO costs ₹15,000–55,000 per month. But the decision is not just about cost — it is about the stage of your business, the complexity of your compliance, and how much CFO-level judgment you actually need. This guide breaks it down.

Read article →26 May 2026

Business Valuation in India — EV/Revenue & EV/EBITDA Multiples by Sector for FY 2025-26

24 May 2026

What is your business worth? In India, valuation is not just a curiosity — it is a legal requirement for FDI, ESOP grants, buybacks, and M&A deals. This guide covers the three primary valuation methods, sector-specific EV/EBITDA multiples, Rule 11UA for angel tax, and how IBBI Registered Valuers differ from a CA valuation opinion.

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Statutory Audit Checklist for FY 2025-26 — CARO 2020 & Schedule III Compliance

20 May 2026

Every company subject to statutory audit faces one question: are we ready? This checklist covers CARO 2020's 21 reporting clauses, the 2021 Schedule III amendments, and the five control areas auditors scrutinise most in mid-size companies during FY 2025-26.

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