eDarpan Blog
Practical insights on technology, business growth, virtual office, and more — written for founders, operators, and engineers.

Housing Sales Dropped 6% in Q2: Is It a Buyer's Market Now?
Housing sales fell 6% in Q2 2026 as unsold inventory topped 6 lakh units. Here's a city-by-city look at whether it's really a buyer's market—and how to negotiate.

Rent Agreement Registration in Delhi-NCR: Stamp Duty & Rules
That ₹100 notarised rent agreement won't hold up in court. Learn stamp duty rates, the 11-month loophole, and how to register your lease correctly in Delhi-NCR.

Zoho vs Google Workspace vs M365: The Swadeshi Math for SMBs
For a 25-person team, the wrong productivity suite can cost ₹1.6 lakh extra a year. Here's the real Zoho vs Google Workspace vs M365 math for Indian SMBs.

Emerging Tech Hubs Beyond Bengaluru: Where to Invest in 2026
Bengaluru is saturating. Discover the Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore, Indore, and Visakhapatnam where property and IT jobs are moving next in 2026.

What Does It Really Cost to Build a Mobile App in India in 2026?
A real breakdown of mobile app development cost in India for 2026: line items, rupee figures, hidden post-launch costs, and how to read any dev contract.

WhatsApp's Jan 15 Policy Change: What It Means for Your Business
WhatsApp's Jan 15 enforcement could get your business number banned overnight. Here's a plain-language migration plan to the compliant Business API.

India's 6 Lakh Unsold Homes: A Buyer's Negotiation Playbook
India's metros are sitting on 6 lakh unsold homes. Learn the exact negotiation playbook to score 8-15% discounts and lakhs in waived charges.

Co-pilot vs Gemini: Which AI Office Suite Pays Off for SMBs
Comparing Microsoft Copilot vs Google Gemini for business? See real rupee costs, a 25-seat budget example, and a rollout checklist for Indian SMBs.

₹2 Crore for a 2BHK? Buy vs Rent Math for Delhi-NCR in 2026
A ₹2 crore 2BHK costs ₹4.16 crore after interest, while rental yields stay near 2.5%. Here's the real buy vs rent math for Delhi-NCR in 2026.

TM-Linked GST Registration: Securing Your Brand Before Launch
Your GST and MCA company name give you zero brand protection. Here's why filing a trademark before GST registration saves founders lakhs in rebranding.

GST Arrest Rules in 2026: The 7-Day Notice and Your Rights
GST arrest rules India are tightening in 2026. Learn what the 7-day notice protects, what triggers arrest, and your step-by-step rights playbook.

AWS, Azure or GCP: Where India's Cloud Boom Leaves SMBs
AWS, Azure or GCP? With hyperscalers now in India, here's how SMBs can cut infrastructure costs 40-60% while staying DPDP-compliant.