Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Rules in India: A 2025 Guide for Small Businesses

FDI rules and limits for Indian businesses in 2025

Regulations Relating to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India: Small Enterprises’ Handbook (2025 Edition) Introduction: The Global Potential for Indian Businesses India’s startup boom and entrepreneurial culture have turned the country into a melting pot of international investors. You are an India-based small business owner or entrepreneur, but foreign direct investment (FDI) nuances can become … Read more

Legal Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business in India

Woman working on her home-based business in India using a laptop and paperwork

Home-based work is no longer a fad—but a trend. Thousands of Indians are launching businesses from their homes, kitchens, and even balconies. From freelance designers, online shoppers, home bakers, to consultancy services, launching a home-based business has never been simpler. But—and this is important—it still needs to be legal. Here, we walk you through each … Read more

Franchise Business in India: Legal Setup & Startup Guide for 2025

Entrepreneurs setting up a franchise store in India with branding and legal documents

Starting an entrepreneurial venture from scratch is daunting. But consider the possibility of being able to partner with a well-established brand, copy a successful model, and have complete backing in the process. That’s what the franchise model accomplishes—and it’s a rage in India. From food chains like Domino’s to shopping chains like FirstCry and Lakme … Read more

7 Powerful ISO Certification Benefits for Startups

Certification achieved: ISO boosting small business trust

Introduction In today’s business the speed and competition, reliability and consistency are what can separate your startup. Selling directly to customers, tendering, or pitching to customers, how credible your company looks is important. To small and new businesses finding it difficult to gain that trust and grow solidly, ISO certification is not just a seal … Read more

TEC Certification in India (2025): A Complete Business and Importer Guide

TEC Certification Process for Telecom Equipment in India – 2025 Compliance Guide

Introduction India’s telecommunication and electronics sector is booming — and with the boom, accountability. To ensure the devices coming into the Indian market are secure, safe, and do not disrupt the existing networks, the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) has made it compulsory for some products to be certified. So, if you’re an importer, manufacturer, or … Read more

FSSAI License Types Simplified

FSSAI license ensures legal approval for every food business in India

Introduction If you are setting up any food business in India — whether it is a small household kitchen or a huge food processing facility — the very first legal step you need to take is applying for an FSSAI license. FSSAI, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, dictates food safety regulations throughout … Read more

5 Unspoken Legal Truths About Running a Partnership Firm

Partnership setup visual showing two partners with legal documents in an Indian office environment.

Initiating a partnership firm in India is often thought to be an easy, low-cost process of starting a business. It is particularly appealing to friends, relatives, or colleagues who want to connect themselves. But lying beneath the convenience of forming it is a maze of legal realities seldom talked about. Such realities can have a … Read more