Free Valuation Guides
India's Valuation landscape is more complex and more scrutinized than ever before. SEBI, Income Tax Department, FEMA under RBI, and NCLT under IBC all require defensible, methodology-sound Valuation reports prepared by qualified professionals.
These free guides on Business Valuation, Company Valuation, Share Valuation, Startup Valuation, ESOP Valuation, M&A, and Purchase Price Allocation are written by Sagar Shah (CA, CS, IBBI Registered Valuer, Ex-EY), distilled from 15+ years of hands-on transaction advisory experience across India.

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Business Valuation
The Ultimate Business Valuation Guide 2026
A comprehensive primer on Valuing businesses across all major approaches, regulatory frameworks, and industry contexts under Indian law. From income and market methods to compliance under SEBI, Income Tax, and FEMA.
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M & A Valuation
The Ultimate M&A Valuation Playbook 2026
A practitioner-grade framework for Indian investment bankers, PE funds, and corporate acquirers to navigate complex deal economics, regulatory compliance, and post-merger accounting.
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M & A Valuation
Strategic vs. Financial Buyer Valuation Guide 2026
A number-driven framework for understanding how strategic acquirers and financial buyers approach the same target differently, from synergy sizing to LBO modelling.
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PPA Valuation
The Complete Guide to Purchase Price Allocation 2026
A step-by-step guide to Purchase Price Allocation under Ind AS 103, from intangible asset identification to goodwill computation and post-PPA financial impact modelling.
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Brand Valuation
The Ultimate Brand Valuation in India Guide 2026
India's most comprehensive guide to Brand and Trademark Valuation, covering income, market, and cost approaches across M&A, Transfer Pricing, FEMA, and litigation support mandates.
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Patent Valuation
The Ultimate Patent Valuation in India Guide 2026
A definitive guide to Patent and IP Valuation in India, covering technology licensing, pharmaceutical pipeline models, and infringement damages under FEMA, Transfer Pricing, and the Patents Act, 1970.
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Copyright Valuation
The Ultimate Copyright Valuation in India Guide 2026
A sector-specific guide to copyright Valuation in India, covering music catalogues, film libraries, software codebases, and content rights under the Copyright Act, 1957, Ind AS, and FEMA.
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Who Are These Valuation Guides For?

Founder - Elite Valuation
CA Sagar Shah
IBBI Registered Valuer & Business Valuation Expert in India
Chartered Accountant (All India Rank) · Company Secretary · Ex-Ernst & Young.
15+ years advising Promoters, Investors, and MNCs on Valuation, ESOP, M&A, FEMA, AIF, Transfer Pricing, and Cross-Border Transactions across India.
- CA — All India Rank
- Company Secretary
- IBBI Registered Valuer
- Ex-Ernst & Young
- 500+ Clients
Transaction and deal advisory
Regulatory compliance valuations
Pan-India Valuation Advisory
Elite Valuation offers end-to-end Valuation and Advisory services across India — covering Business Valuation, FEMA & FDI Compliance, ESOP Structuring, M&A Advisory, IBC Assignments, and Startup Fundraising. Serving clients across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and all major Indian cities.
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