Your EBITDA and the Buyer’s EBITDA are rarely the same. Why?
Introduction: Why your EBITDA and the buyer’s EBITDA are rarely the same In many transactions, promoters are surprised when the buyer’s team presents an EBITDA number that is lower or different from what the business has been using internally. The financial statements are audited, MIS is reviewed every month, and still, the buyer’s view of […]
RELIEF Scheme: What Indian Exporters Need to Know
PIB Release ID: 2242410Date: 19 March 2026Announced By: DGFT under Export Promotion Mission (EPM)Website: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242410®=3&lang=1Implementing Agency: ECGC Ltd.Total Outlay: ₹497 Crore (allocated across insurance support, risk coverage, and MSME reimbursement under the RELIEF scheme) The RELIEF scheme for exporters helps reduce this sudden financial pressure and supports trade continuity. Why This Scheme Was Introduced Over […]
The First Two Years of an E-commerce Brand: What You Must Build, Not Just Sell
Most Indian founders launching e-commerce brands start with one goal: sell as much as possible on Amazon, Flipkart, or their own website. In that rush, many delay building the systems, data capabilities, and brand assets they will need when sales actually scale. The result is familiar: chaos during major sale events, frustrated customers, fragile margins, […]
DPIIT Startup Definition 2026 What Changed & Why It Matters to You
Notification G.S.R. 108(E) | Issued: 4 February 2026 | Replaces: 2019 Startup Definition Why This Update Exists The 2019 definition worked but it left room for ambiguity. Founders were unsure about turnover limits, eligible entity types, and what “innovation” actually meant in practice.The 2026 notification fixes that. It does not reinvent the wheel. It closes […]
The Power of Live Dashboards in Day-to-Day Business Decisions
Why Real-Time Visibility Is No Longer Optional. Most businesses still operate using monthly MIS reports, quarterly reviews, and year-end analysis. Tools are important, they help explain what has already happened. However, in 2026, business decisions can no longer rely only on historical data. The real advantage now lies in seeing what is happening today and […]
E-commerce Growth Awareness for Entrepreneurs
When an e-commerce business starts growing, it feels good. Orders increase. Sales numbers look healthier. The effort you put in earlier finally starts showing results. At that point, most entrepreneurs feel they’re on the right track and they usually are. But growth also changes the business in subtle ways. Things don’t break immediately. Instead, they […]
Why Market Research Is Important for Every Entrepreneur
Most entrepreneurs start with confidence. You believe in the idea, there’s a gap, and customers will come.That belief is important. Without it, no business starts. But belief alone doesn’t pay salaries, manage cash flow, or protect margins. At some point, optimism needs support. That support comes from market research.Market research is not about doubting yourself. […]
E-commerce Reconciliation MIS: 7 Practical Reconciliations Every Online Business Must Track
In e-commerce, you’ve probably noticed the same thing that many others experience:Sales look great on paper, but when it comes to cash in the bank, it doesn’t add up.Businesses struggle with delayed settlements, high returns, and accounting records that don’t match reality. You’ve done everything right – but things just aren’t matching. And it’s not […]
E-commerce Unit Economics: Calculate Profit Per Order
Most e-commerce founders track total sales and monthly profit. However, they rarely know the exact profit made on each single order. This gap creates a dangerous situation: scaling unprofitable orders only multiplies losses. E-commerce unit economics solves this problem by showing how much money one order actually generates after all costs. What E-commerce Unit Economics […]
E-commerce Unit Economics MIS: 7 Actions to Improve Profitability Per Order
In many e-commerce businesses, growth happens faster than improvement in profitability.Orders increase, but margins remain under pressure, cash cycles stretch, and founders struggle to understand why scale is not translating into financial comfort.This usually indicates that unit economics is being tracked, but not actively improved.A well-structured E-commerce Unit Economics MIS should not only report numbers.It […]