Bootstrap vs. Burn: The Ultimate Startup Guide to 'Hardware-as-a-Service'

## The Mathematics of ScalingBuying 10 MacBooks requires a capital dump of ₹15 Lakhs. For a seed-stage startup in HSR Layout, that's a runway killer. Renting converts this to a predictable ₹40k monthly OPEX.## Tax Benefits Explained (Section 37(1))Rental expenses are 100% tax-deductible as business expenditure. Additionally, GST-registered startups can claim 18% Input Tax Credit (ITC) on every invoice.### The "Flexi-Scale" ModelNeed 20 laptops for a 3-day hackathon? We offer specific short-term "Sprint Plans" that national vendors won't touch.