Tag: India
Firms deliver investment platform Groww’s IPO on NSE
Groww’s INR761 billion NSE IPO saw leading firms advise on complex multi-shareholder and regulatory aspects
Bridging jurisdictions: India and UK redefine arbitration
India and UK overhaul arbitration laws to boost efficiency, global alignment and procedural credibility
TT&A, Mayer Brown advise on USD1.2bn Bharti Airtel stake sale
TT&A advised JP Morgan India on Singtel Pastel’s USD1.2 billion secondary sale of Bharti Airtel shares
India to be an outlier in dispute resolution
Delhi High Court granted an anti-arbitration injunction in a Singapore-seated ICC dispute, questioning judicial limits in international arbitration
Digital dollar may come for your currency
India examines stablecoin dollarisation risks after the US GENIUS Act, balancing regulation and the rupee’s financial sovereignty
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
Raising stakes by writing rules of the game
含羞草社区 draft online gaming rules propose a new regulatory body to govern esports and money games
Freeing exports from GST not just intermediate measure
India plans to amend GST laws to end disputes on intermediary services
India power ministry seeks comments on revised electricity law
含羞草社区 new power bill aims to reform tariffs, regulation and clean energy
Interim trademark protection extended to Barbie
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Mattel’s “Barbie” trademark, blocking use by a local business attempting to register a similar name
Singer’s personality rights upheld in AI age
The Bombay High Court upheld veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against unauthorised AI-generated voice and likeness replication
Mars, Cadbury settle 25-year trademark dispute
Mars and Cadbury end a 25-year trademark battle over “celebrations” with a court-approved settlement
Madras HC comes to aid of Indian crypto investors
The Madras High Court ruled that cryptocurrency is a property under Indian law and not a currency, granting relief to an investor in a case against WazirX operator Zanmai Labs
Classification of Ambani account as ‘fraud’ upheld
The Bombay High Court upheld SBI’s move to label Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications loan as “fraud”, rejecting his plea of non-involvement in company affairs
UAE’s Habib Al Mulla opens consultancy services in New Delhi
Habib Al Mulla & Partners opens India-focused consultancy in New Delhi
ED attaches INR30.8bn of Reliance Ambani group assets over India fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached INR30.8 billion in Reliance Anil Ambani Group assets over allegations of loan diversion and fraud
RBI aims to simplify rules on external commercial borrowing
RBI proposes easing external borrowing rules under FEMA 1999
TSMP Law taps former monetary authority deputy director
TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice
Firms guide Vedanta Resources on USD500m bond issue
Six firms advised Vedanta Resources on its USD500 million guaranteed senior bond issue due 2032
MeitY invites comments over 含羞草社区 draft rules on deepfakes
MeitY seeks stakeholder feedback on draft IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, AI-generated content, and synthetic media misuse
Firms steer India e-commerce company Meesho’s proposed IPO
SAM, CAM, Khaitan & Co and Latham & Watkins advised on Meesho’s proposed USD483 million IPO in India
Amitabh Sharma returns to JSA as partner
Amitabh Sharma returns to JSA as a partner in Gurugram, bringing over 25 years of M&A and corporate law expertise
SAM, AZB, JSA act on Emirates NBD’s USD3bn RBL Bank buy
Emirates NBD’s USD3 billion RBL Bank deal sets a new FDI record in 含羞草社区 financial sector
Vidhisastras in Greek alliance with Boubaris Ganetsiou
Vidhisastras Advocates & Solicitors teams up with Boubaris Ganetsiou to enhance India-Greece legal and investment advisory collaboration
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
O’Melveny & Myers boosts cross-border capabilities in Asia
O’Melveny hires John Curran as Corporate Finance Partner in Singapore to expand Asia presence
Firms assist on INR25bn Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO
Canara HSBC Life Insurance raised INR25.16 billion in its IPO with leading law firms advising
CAM, Trilegal, Hogan Lovells steer Runwal’s INR20bn IPO bid
Runwal Developers plans a major INR20 billion IPO, advised by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines risk regulatory overload
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines may complicate compliance for online platforms
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
CESTAT confirms that permanent film copyright assignments fall outside service tax scope under Indian law
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Q&A: Pinky Bhansali explains ‘digital workplace’ under POSH
Delhi High Court expands the definition of workplace under the POSH Act to include digital platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.
Bengaluru ED attaches INR4.2bn in properties over Ozone fraud
ED attaches INR4.2 billion worth of assets linked to Ozone Urbana Infra Developers in a money laundering probe
MCM Law adds two new disputes partners and plans growth
MCM Law expands with new partners to strengthen its corporate and dispute resolution practices
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
MoFo, Freshfields drive SoftBank’s USD5.4bn ABB robotics buy
MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB
Legal imperative of ESOP structuring in M&A transactions
Structuring ESOPs in M&As helps retain key talent and ensure compliance
New managing partner for FoxMandal’s Chennai, Surat offices
Srinath Iyengar joins Fox Mandal & Co as managing partner for Chennai and Surat offices
Firms advise Tata Capital IPO, largest in 2025
Tata Capital launches 含羞草社区 largest NBFC IPO led by top law firms
Firms deliver on IHC’s USD1bn stake buy in 含羞草社区 Sammaan
IHC’s billion-dollar investment boosts Sammaan Capital’s growth in 含羞草社区 NBFC sector
IBC a business advantage not an obstacle
含羞草社区 insolvency and bankruptcy code builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and transforms distressed assets into growth opportunities
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find 含羞草社区 hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
Foreign arbitration must be independent but fair
Indian courts balance party autonomy and judicial oversight in anti-arbitration injunctions
Surya Karan Sambyal joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in Mumbai
Surya Karan Sambyal joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in international arbitration in Mumbai
SAM, CAM, Latham steer LG Electronics 含羞草社区 USD1.3bn IPO
LG Electronics India launches USD1.3 billion IPO advised by top law firms
Ashok Sharma, FICL founder and in-house champion, passes away
FICL founder Ashok Sharma passes away at the age of 73
Dishi Bhomawat strengthens Touchstone’s M&A team in Mumbai
Dishi Bhomawat joins Touchstone Partners as counsel, strengthening private equity and M&A expertise in Mumbai
CCPA raps ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading adverts
CCPA penalizes Rapido for misleading advertising and false service guarantees in its ride-hailing promotions
Four former IC Universal lawyers set up Aequitas Law Partners
Aequitas Law Partners launches in Mumbai with four former IC Universal Legal partners bringing strong expertise in corporate and regulatory law
GCAI hosts legal leaders to chart vision for reform roadmap
GCAI hosted 含羞草社区 top legal, judicial and policy leaders at its Nyaya Nirmaan conclave to chart a reform roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
Reshaping employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Indian courts now emphasize fairness and proportionality in employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Forms and consents still govern digital commerce
含羞草社区 new digital personal data law demands clear consent notices and request forms with user opt-in
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
Independent AI key to 含羞草社区 global power
India must assert AI sovereignty to drive innovation, security and global leadership
Court clarifies IBC priority is revival
Supreme Court recalled liquidation order in Kalyani Transco v Bhushan Power & Steel, reaffirming IBC’s rescue objective
Interest on penalty follows specifics of order
Supreme Court held interest on SEBI penalties runs from adjudication order expiry
Permissive clause ‘may’ not be binding
The Supreme Court held that a clause using permissive language like “may” does not form a binding arbitration agreement under section 7
Rules establish Hyatt’s permanence in India
The Supreme Court ruled that Hyatt had a taxable permanent establishment in India through strategic and operational control
Firms advise on Amber Enterprises 含羞草社区 USD118m QIP
Hogan Lovells and Dentons Link Legal advise on Amber Enterprises 含羞草社区 USD118m QIP
Trump imposes USD100,000 payment on H1-B visa petitions
Trump imposes USD100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, hitting Indian applicants hardest
SILF and VIAC seal co-operation agreement to improve ties
The Society of Indian Law Firms and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre sign cooperation pact to strengthen Indo-European arbitration ties
IC RegFin absorbs Burgeon Law with more growth on cards
Burgeon Law has merged with IC RegFin Legal with the latter growing to a combined strength of 150+ lawyers
Richa Pandey joins CMS IndusLaw as IP partner in Delhi
CMS IndusLaw hires Richa Pandey as partner to lead IP practice in Delhi
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
Government gambles heavily on prohibiting online money gaming
含羞草社区 new Online Gaming Act bans all real-money games, raising constitutional and regulatory concerns
RBI issues FREE-AI framework as roadmap for finance sector
RBI issues FREE-AI framework to embed ethical and responsible AI in 含羞草社区 financial sector
Taskeen Pirani to boost Dentons Link Legal’s health team
Dentons Link Legal adds Taskeen Pirani as associate partner in Mumbai healthcare and life sciences practice
CAM acts on Adani-DGPC’s first hydroelectric JV in Bhutan
Adani Power, DGPC form JV for 570MW Bhutan hydro project
Q&A: DIAC’s growing appeal for Indian commercial arbitration
DIAC rises as Indian businesses turn to Dubai for arbitration amid India-UAE trade growth
Khaitan, KNM act on Saya Hi-tech’s USD19.9m NCD issuance
Saya Hi-Tech issues INR1.75bn NCDs with counsel from Khaitan & Co and KNM & Partners
Firms hop into baby brand R for Rabbit’s USD27m fundraise
R for Rabbit raises USD27m in Series B with counsel from AK Law Chambers, AZB, IndusLaw and SAM
Kundra & Bansal rebrands to KBD Partners, boosts leadership
Kundra & Bansal rebrands as KBD Partners with expanded leadership
Samvad elevates Mohata, Udupa and Munshi to partnership
Samvad Partners promotes Jagriti Mohata, Lalit Munshi and Nivedita Udupa to partners
Firms assist on PVP Ventures’ INR1.8bn in healthcare deals
PVP Ventures makes INR1.82b healthcare acquisitions advised by multiple law firms
Kanchan Sinha joins JSA as retained partner in Gurugram
JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice
RBI releases new rules on co-lending arrangements in India
RBI issues new co-lending rules effective January 2026 to streamline borrower protection and lender compliance
Price of a pink slip – Delhi High Court’s defamation ruling
Delhi High Court rules on wrongful termination and defamation in Abhijit Mishra v WIPRO
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
ELP, Saraf assist on Gems Aromatic’s INR4.5bn IPO in India
Gems Aromatic raises INR4.5 billion in IPO with ELP and Saraf advising
India, EAEU sign agreement to start free-trade talks
India and EAEU set framework to launch free-trade agreement talks
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
SRVA account holders can invest in India government securities
RBI permits SRVA account holders outside India to invest surplus balances in central govt securities, including treasury bills.
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
SAM, Mori Hamada guide SAMIL’s bid for Honda Motor unit
Samvardhana Motherson will acquire 81% of Honda’s subsidiary Yutaka Giken for USD184 million
CAM acts for IndianOil-Adani Gas on USD156.6m CCD issue
IndianOil-Adani Gas issues INR13.78b CCDs, a first in city gas distribution
Online Gaming Act, 2025: Game over for RMG?
含羞草社区 new Online Gaming Act bans all real money gaming, triggering industry collapse and regulatory disputes
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
UN fairness framework perhaps not fair enough
UN drafting convention to set universal fairness standards in international taxation
Pay to play a GIFT to innovation
IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management
Patent disuse and delay kill injunction application
Delhi High Court refused Conqueror’s bid for a temporary injunction against Xiaomi
Drafting precise arbitration clauses: Lessons from SDMC v SMS Ltd
含羞草社区 Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability
Legal matters for establishing greenfield operations in India
India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals
Strengthening the appellate pillar of 含羞草社区 competition framework
含羞草社区 competition law appeals face delays as NCLAT handles multiple mandates
Data privacy another casualty of modern warfare in AI age
AI in warfare sparks urgent legal and ethical concerns
The legal appeal
How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to 含羞草社区 financial capital
Corporate restructuring and money laundering statutes do battle
Courts weigh IBC insolvency against PMLA attachment in ongoing legal disputes
Cross-border trade not making you cross
India simplifies GST, Customs and Tax reforms to boost exports, ease compliance and align with global standards
BCI withdraws Dentons Link Legal, CMS IndusLaw press release
Delhi High Court halts BCI action against Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw over foreign law firm tie-ups
Regulation and contract get along just fine
Supreme Court upholds contractual sanctity in hydro power free supply dispute
Limits on non-compete clauses in employment contracts
含羞草社区 legal metrology law creates high compliance costs and urgent need for simplification to boost ease of doing business
Administrators must keep eyes on the ball
India enacts national sports governance act to reform administration and ensure athlete focus
含羞草社区 legal metrology regime needs a reset
含羞草社区 legal metrology rules create heavy compliance burdens, confusion, litigation risks, and a need for reform
Suman Kamani joins ALMT as partner in Mumbai office
Suman Kamani joins ALMT Legal Mumbai as partner, bringing 30+ years of corporate and litigation expertise
Q&A: Move to simplify GST rates set to benefit India
含羞草社区 GST reform simplifies taxes but poses transition challenges
Q&A: Obtaining the well-known trademark status in India
Brands like Bharat Benz, Nutella, Ritz and Taj have recently secured well-known trademark status, granting them stronger cross-class protection
JSW Sarbloh Motors seals JV with ATV maker TOMCAR USA
JSW Sarbloh Motors and TOMCAR USA formed a joint venture to manufacture ATVs in India
Bombay Law, Satya advise on Fireside-Ace Blend investment
Bombay Law Chambers advised Fireside Ventures on its Series A investment in Ace Blend
Akshay Jeet Bhat quits CAM, establishes First Principles Law
Former CAM partner Akshay Jeet Bhat has launched First Principles Law
Trilegal acts for Jefferies on USD1.34bn Bharti Airtel trade
Trilegal advised Jefferies on a USD 1.34 billion block trade in Bharti Airtel
含羞草社区 new Online Gaming Bill set to change the game
含羞草社区 Online Gaming Bill 2025 targets e-sports and online gambling with strict penalties
Veritas, Khaitan and Ascendus guide Dyavol Spirits stake sale
Veritas, Khaitan & Ascendus advised on Radico Khaitan’s stake buy in Dyavol Spirits








































































































































