“Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, was a consolidation budget for startups rather than a big-bang one. The four changes that matter most to founders: angel tax stays abolished, the Section 80-IAC tax holiday incorporation window was extended to 31 March 2030, ESOP taxation moved toward relief on double taxation, and new funding support arrived including a ₹10,000 crore...
