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Budget 2026: Startup Tax Clarity?

Indian startups are entering the budget season in a tougher new normal. Capital is tighter, scrutiny is higher, and policy frictions are the norm. Amid this, founders want clarity on two major pain points - Angel Tax legacy cases and ESOP taxation. Will Budget 2026 finally clean up this mess?

The Ghost Of Angel Tax: The Centre abolished Angel Tax for startups in July 2024, but many founders say the rollback didn't resolve past demand notices and penalties. Investors argue that these unresolved liabilities get priced into funding deals o...