The ₹80 Crore Fine Print: How Bira 91's Name Change Became a Regulatory Nightmare What if a simple name change cost your company ₹80 crore and months of lost sales? That’s exactly what happened to Bira 91 — one of India’s most loved and rapidly growing craft beer brands. In the blistering, competitive landscape of India's startup ecosystem, founders are perpetually focused on disruption, market share, and aggressive fundraising. The mantra is often: "Go fast and break things." Yet, this case study proves that sometimes, the biggest threat to growth isn't a competitor, but the seemingly mundane, labyrinthine world of regulatory compliance . Bira 91’s regulatory struggles after a seemingly minor corporate name change offer a chillingly precise lesson. It's a testament to the fact that in a highly regulated sector like alcoholic beverages, even the smallest structural alteration can trigger a regulatory domino effect leading to massive financial and operationa...
Corporate Finance: Key Concepts and Implications Corporate finance is one kind of thing without which no business can operate. All major decisions and strategies that have to do with the success or failure of a company depend upon this aspect of finance. Be it an entrepreneur, investor, or one who wants to understand how businesses run and manage their finances, the concept of corporate finance cannot be outgrown. Why is Corporate Finance Important? In this blog, we shall see why corporate finance is important, what all are the key concepts it involves, and how good financial management ensures growth and sustainability for a company. What is Corporate Finance? It is the management of financial activities undertaken by the corporation, such as planning, raising of capital, investments, and management of its financial risks. In this area, it generally aims at maximizing the shareholder value through good decision-making in finance. Various areas comprising corporate finance includ...