Valuation

Valuation — Confidence Behind the Numbers

Business, Share & Transaction Valuation
Valuation is not about numbers alone — it is about credibility, defensibility, and context. This AREA must feel analytical, calm, and board-ready. From fundraising to compliance — valuations that are structured, defensible, and aligned with purpose.



Light Bulb Overview

Valuation that stands up to scrutiny — investors, auditors, and regulators alike.Understand how value is determined, defended, and documented across funding, compliance, and transactions. Business valuation, share valuation, regulatory valuation, and transaction support — explained without ambiguity.



Writing Hand Valuation at a Glance

What Valuation Covers
  • Business & enterprise valuation
  • Share valuation (FMV, ESOPs, transfers)
  • Regulatory valuations (Income Tax, FEMA, Companies Act)
  • Fundraising & investor valuations
  • M&A and transaction valuations
  • Fairness opinions & supporting reports
Why Valuation Becomes Risky
  • Over-reliance on assumptions
  • Poor documentation and defensibility
  • Misalignment between tax, FEMA, and accounting
  • Valuations done “for filing only”
  • Scrutiny during audits, funding, or exits

Brijesh Thakar & Associates LensA valuation is only as strong as the logic and evidence behind it.


Books Knowledge Library (Evergreen)

Purpose: Build conceptual clarity around valuation methods, use cases, and expectations.
  • What Valuation Really Means — Beyond the Headline Number
  • Common Valuation Methods Explained (DCF, Comparable, Asset-Based)
  • Valuation for Startups — What Investors Look For
  • Share Valuation under Income Tax & Companies Act
  • FEMA Valuation Rules for Inbound & Outbound Investments
  • ESOP Valuation — Purpose, Frequency & Compliance
  • Common Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them



Rolled-Up Newspaper Pulse Updates (Current Affairs)

Purpose: Track regulatory, judicial, and market changes affecting valuation.
  • Changes in Valuation Rules under Income Tax / FEMA
  • Court Rulings Impacting Share Valuation
  • Regulatory Scrutiny on Startup Valuations
  • Angel Tax / FMV Interpretation Updates
  • Valuation Trends in Fundraising & M&A



Hammer and Wrench Application & Tools (Action-Oriented)

Purpose: Help founders, CFOs, and advisors prepare valuation-ready inputs.
  • Valuation Readiness Checklist (Startup / SME / Transaction)
  • Information & Assumption Gathering Template
  • Fundraising Valuation Input Framework
  • ESOP Valuation Documentation Checklist
  • Webinar: “Defensible Valuations — What Auditors & Investors Expect”
  • Case Study: Structuring a Valuation for Cross-Border Investment



Check Mark Button Why Valuation Matters

  • For Startup FoundersValuations shape dilution, investor trust, and future rounds.
  • For Investors & BoardsDefensible valuations reduce transaction and reputational risk.
  • For CFOs & SMEsPoor valuation logic creates tax and audit exposure.
  • For Cross-Border TransactionsValuation errors trigger FEMA and regulatory issues.


Brijesh Thakar & Associates InsightA valuation should answer “why this number makes sense” — not just “what the number is.”

Related AREAs
Related Services
Audit (defensibility & scrutiny)
Valuation & Transaction Advisory
FEMA (cross-border valuations)
Startup & Investor Advisory
Startup Systems
Cross-Border Structuring
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Audit & Assurance


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