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Union Budget 2025: What Indian Startups Must Know

July 23, 2025
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Startup Growth

The Union Budget 2025 has brought significant changes for India's startup ecosystem. As a tech entrepreneur running ALS Startinnovate Private Limited, here's your actionable breakdown of policies affecting SaaS businesses like SmartRestra, MiniWebOnline, and BizzUp.

1. Tax Incentives & Funding Boost

✔ Extended Tax Holiday

Startups incorporated before March 2027 now enjoy 100% tax deduction for first 5 years (from previous 3 years). Perfect timing for our new SaaS products in development.

✔ Angel Tax Relief

Threshold increased to ₹50 crore valuation (from ₹25 crore) for exemption from angel tax scrutiny. Great news for BizzUp's upcoming funding rounds.

2. Digital Infrastructure Push

₹10,000 crore allocated for AI startups - Potential grant opportunities for our WhatsApp marketing tools
5G innovation fund - Could benefit MiniWebOnline's mobile-first vCard solutions
Special R&D tax credits for SaaS companies developing contactless solutions (relevant for SmartRestra)

3. Compliance Simplified

Single-window clearance for startup licenses reduced to 14 days

GST threshold for SaaS raised to ₹50 lakh (from ₹20 lakh)

ESOP taxation deferred until actual sale of shares

4. Sector-Specific Opportunities

Sector

Budget Allocation

Our Product Relevance

Digital Restaurants

₹1,200 crore

SmartRestra can leverage subsidies for F&B tech adoption

Micro-Entrepreneurs

₹3,500 crore

MiniWebOnline fits perfectly with new digital vCard incentives

Digital Marketing

₹800 crore

BizzUp tools align with SME marketing subsidies

5. Action Plan for ALS Startinnovate

Apply for AI grants to enhance whatsm.bizzup.in's chatbot capabilities
Register new products under Startup India before March 2027 for maximum tax benefits
Explore state-level matching funds (many states adding 25% to central subsidies)
Train team on new GST compliance tools being launched for SaaS companies

Need help adapting your SaaS business to Budget 2025 changes? Our startup consultants can create a customized tax-optimized roadmap for your digital products.

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