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Reverse Flipping: Now, Mensa Brands Sets Sight On India Return
Inc42
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9m ago
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Mensa Brands, founded by Ananth Narayanan, former CEO of Myntra, is a player in the consumer brands industry. With over $300 million in funding, the company operates various brands. However, in FY23, the company experienced a significant increase in net loss, reaching INR 227 crore, while its operating revenue showed a substantial surge of 137% YoY, amounting to INR 499.6 crore.
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D2C house of brands Mensa Brands joins government-backed ONDC
IndianStartupNews
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2y ago
Medial
Mensa Brands, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) house of brands, joins the Indian government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative. By aligning with ONDC, Mensa Brands aims to leverage the digital commerce ecosystem for its D2C portfolio. This partnership highlights Mensa Brands' commitment to embracing technological advancements and contributing to the growth of the D2C sector within India.
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Startups Flipping Back Will Not Be Spared From Taxes: Goyal
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startups considering reverse flipping to move their headquarters back to India will have to bear tax liabilities, according to Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal. He stated that it would be difficult to justify exempting certain companies from paying taxes solely for moving back to India. Goyal added that many companies went outside India for their own selfish reasons and their return is not an altruistic move. The issue of angel taxes and valuation norms was also discussed, with Goyal emphasising the need to balance the concerns of startups and the prevention of illegal activities.
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Govt fast-tracks approval process for overseas-headquartered startups' mergers into Indian arms
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
To boost reverse flipping, India has announced a fast-track approval process for merging a foreign-incorporated startup with its Indian arm. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) clearance requirement will be eliminated, and instead, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval will be necessary along with government approval. This change, effective from September 17, will benefit startups founded by Indians overseas who want to return to India and take advantage of the country's growth opportunities. The move aims to simplify the regulatory process and tap into India's favorable capital markets and government support.
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‘Ghar-wapsi of Indian companies’: Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath lauds govt move to fast-track start-ups’ ’reverse flipping’ | Mint
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath praised the Indian government's decision to simplify the approval process for merging an overseas-incorporated company, particularly a startup, with its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary. The move eliminates the need for clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal, which has been delaying such mergers. The updated regulations aim to facilitate "reverse flipping," where startups return to India to take advantage of regulatory and investment opportunities. Kamath highlighted the growing Indian stock market, increased household investments, and the need for more Indian businesses to be located in India.
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MCA Exempts Startups Looking To Reverse Flip From NCLT Nod
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
The recent MCA notification brings clarity to regulations and compliance requirements for reverse flipping to India. Starting from September 17, the RBI's approval will be necessary for mergers or amalgamations, in addition to the government's approval. This development is significant as companies like Pine Labs, Flipkart, Zepto, and Eruditus have expressed intentions to reverse flip back to India in preparation for their upcoming IPOs.
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Zepto Joins Reverse Flip Parade; Eyes India IPO In 2026
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Indian unicorn Zepto, backed by Nexus, is considering a reverse flip to India, aiming for registration as an Indian company by 2024 and a public listing by 2026. The reverse flipping structure is yet to be finalized, but Zepto is reportedly exploring a share swap, with shareholders of the Singapore entity receiving shares of the Indian entity. This move aligns with a trend among Indian unicorns to redomicile to India, but challenges, such as tax implications and regulatory approvals, need careful consideration.
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Flipkart plans to relocate to India from Singapore ahead of potential IPO
YourStory
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3m ago
Medial
E-commerce giant Flipkart plans to relocate its holding company from Singapore to India, aligning operations with the Indian economy and preparing for a potential IPO, following in the footsteps of other companies reverse flipping to India. The move coincides with Flipkart's commitment to supporting digital transformation in India, leveraging opportunities within the country's growing market. Meanwhile, PhonePe, another Walmart venture, is also preparing for an IPO, highlighting a trend of increasing public listings in India.
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BT Exclusive: At least 90% of India’s foreign domiciled unicorns will flip back to India, says Siddarth Pai
Business Today
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10m ago
Medial
- Reverse flipping is a growing trend in the Indian start-up landscape, with companies like PhonePe and Groww successfully completing the transition. - Reverse flipping involves relocating assets, operations, and intellectual property rights from foreign bases back to India. - The dislocation between headquarters and operations has been a concern for Indian start-ups, and a simplified structure in India can result in less friction with authorities and ease of management. - Investor sentiment, both local and global, towards Indian start-ups is improving, and the shift back to India is driven by the higher value creation in the Indian market and the inability of the Indian public to participate in IPOs of overseas entities. - The Indian government's policies and infrastructure need improvements, such as a tax-free redomicile process, greater flexibility in issuing instruments, easier M&A norms, and a stronger corporate law system with dedicated courts. - It is expected that a significant number of foreign-domiciled unicorns and funded start-ups will flip back to India, with non-funded start-ups also likely to join the trend.
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Reverse flipping by Indian startups gathers steam: Here’s all you need to know
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Several Indian startups are re-domiciling to India from overseas for better listing prospects and regulatory benefits. Companies like Meesho, Flipkart, Dream Sports, Zepto, and Groww have undergone or are undergoing this 'reverse flipping' process. Meesho is nearing its IPO in India, while Flipkart plans a public listing by 2026. Dream Sports, Zepto, Pine Labs, and Groww have successfully moved back, paying significant taxes, while Razorpay and PhonePe are also relocating their parent entities to India.
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Pine Labs gets NCLT nod to reverse flip Singapore entity
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Pine Labs has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to merge its Singapore entity with its Indian entity, effectively reverse flipping its parent company back to India. This aligns Pine Labs with other fintech firms like Groww and potentially Razorpay making similar moves. With all statutory and regulatory approvals in place, Pine Labs plans to list on Indian stock exchanges. The company, valued at $5 billion, aims for a billion-dollar IPO despite market uncertainties.
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