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Starting a particular kind of business
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How do I start an investment fund, like a hedge fund or VC fund, in India?
Any Indian fund that pools other people's money to invest privately must register with SEBI as an Alternative Investment Fund: a VC or angel fund i...
How do I start an NBFC or a lending company in India?
To lend as a business in India you need the RBI's Certificate of Registration as an NBFC, and a new applicant must have net owned funds of Rs 10 cr...
How do I start a hospital or clinic in India?
Start with a clinic in a specialty you or your doctors practise, not a hospital, which is one of India's most capital-heavy and regulated businesse...
How do I start a quarry business in India?
A quarry is a mine, so it is among the most regulated and capital-heavy businesses a first-time founder can pick, and it needs three separate permi...
How do I start a pharma company in India?
Start as a marketing company, not a manufacturer: you own the brands and sales force, a licensed contract manufacturer makes the products, and you ...
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