Insights from Ascendiq
Strategic perspectives, market intelligence and advisory insight — curated for India's ambitious business leaders.
Why mid-market M&A is India's next growth frontier
Deal activity in India's ₹100–500Cr revenue segment is accelerating, driven by succession planning, PE consolidation, and sector-specific roll-ups. Here is what founders need to know before their first term sheet.
The 7 reasons bank DPR submissions fail
Most DPR rejections trace back to the same preventable errors in financial modelling, market assumptions, or technical specifications. A practitioner's guide to getting it right the first time.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: opportunity in defence manufacturing
India's defence indigenisation agenda presents unprecedented opportunity for mid-market manufacturers. Understanding cross-border JVs, DPIIT licensing, and ToT mechanisms is the first step.
Do you need a full-time CFO, or a Virtual CFO?
A practical framework for founders weighing the cost of a full-time finance hire against the flexibility of an outsourced, senior CFO function.
SME IPO vs. mainboard: choosing the right listing path
The eligibility, cost, and governance trade-offs mid-market promoters must weigh before deciding where — and when — to list.
Where AI actually pays off in the finance function
Beyond the hype: the specific finance and reporting workflows where AI automation delivers measurable time and cost savings today.