3 resources from India Briefing we point founders to, and the questions each answers.
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Why we picked it
This is the legal spine for doing it cleanly under Indian rules. It spells out why parting during probation is the cleanest exit (lighter notice, no retrenchment machinery), the full-and-final settlement clock (exit wages due within 2 working days of the last day under the Code on Wages), and exactly what to document: termination letter, settlement statement, payment records, and the employee's acknowledgment. It also flags state-by-state notice differences (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi), so a Bengaluru fire follows different paper than a Mumbai one.
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India Briefingby Dezan Shira & Associates15 min read
Firing during probation is materially cleaner than firing a confirmed employee, so move inside the 60-to-90-day window if you can
Full-and-final settlement (salary, leave encashment, statutory dues) is legally due within 2 working days of the last day, so pay fast and issue the relieving letter
Keep the paper trail: termination letter, settlement statement, payment proof, and a signed acknowledgment protect you if it is ever disputed
Why we picked it
If you already incorporated abroad (Delaware, Singapore) and now want to build in India, this is the practical map for bringing the company home, not just yourself. It explains why Meesho, Flipkart, Razorpay, and Zepto are re-domiciling: India's capital markets (22% of global IPO activity in Q1 2025) and domestic valuations, plus the 2024 Companies Act Section 233 / Rule 25A fast-track that cut the process from over a year to 3 to 6 months. Crucially it names the real costs upfront (foreign tax bills like PhonePe's $800M, ESOP restructuring, shareholder renegotiation) so you plan the flip instead of getting surprised by it.
Why we picked it
The DPDP Rules were notified in November 2025, and this explains the phased timeline so you know what is required and by when. It maps the stages (Data Protection Board, consent managers, then full compliance duties by May 2027) in language a founder can act on. Read it to plan compliance work rather than panic about the full 250 crore rupee penalty ceiling.
