Tag: India
Quick fix capital meets strict regulatory hurdles
Bridging valuation gaps: Structuring iSAFE and convertible notes within India’s pricing rules for cross-border funding
Supreme Court directs CBI inquiry against DLF Home Developers
India's Supreme Court orders CBI to probe DLF and authorities over flats without independent water supply
India’s SC warns against unsupervised AI use in rulings
The Supreme Court of India has taken a strict view over using artificial intelligence in judicial rulings without the human application of mind and verification
IBBI introduces board notified asset valuation standards
IBBI amendment mandates board notified valuation standards and formats for personal guarantor bankruptcy asset valuations
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
Q&A: Mariel Dimsey sheds light on enforcement of ISDS awards
Multiple issues affect enforcement of ISDS awards in different parts of the world: IPBA panellist Mariel Dimsey
Q&A: Deloitte partner discusses handling construction issues
IPBA panellist Amit Bansal, a Deloitte partner, says preparation is key to handling construction overruns and delays
Q&A: Zach Song discusses cybersecurity in construction projects
Steptoe partner Zachary Song chats to IBLJ on the IPBA conference sidelines on cybersecurity in construction projects
Q&A: Lawyers must be at forefront of change: IPBA panellist
IPBA panellist Clayton Kimpton shares his ideas on how lawyers can be agents of change and innovation
Saraf guides L&T Power’s USD756m thermal energy divestment
Saraf and Partners advised Larsen & Toubro Power Development on the sale of its stake in the 1,400MW Nabha thermal energy plant in Punjab
Firms act on Wishlink’s USD17m fundraise
AZB & Partners, JSA and Samvad Partners have advised on Wishlink’s INR1.57 billion (USD17.44 million) series B fundraise
IPBA panel discusses the factors driving PE trends
Panellists at IPBA’s “Navigating cross-border private capital investments” session discuss the evolving private equity landscape
IPBA panel: International perspectives on trade and tariffs
IPBA panellists from Singapore, India and Russia discuss international perspectives on trade and tariffs
Experts share views on adequate level of AI regulation
Experts share their views on the depth of regulation required for AI in an Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Q&A: IPBA panellist Eric Wagner’s views on achieving net zero
IPBA panellist Eric Wagner, ESG practice co-head at German firm Gleis Lutz, shares his views on net-zero targets
Lawyers debate relationship v transactional approach
Today’s discussion on “Sales for lawyers: Growing business through relationships and value” emphasised the importance of relationships in the legal profession
LPA’s Lanvers-Shah sees cross-border activity uptick in India
Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, the newly appointed head of the India desk and of counsel at LPA Singapore, believes India is poised for increased cross-border activity across multiple sectors
IPBA 2026 conference opens in New Delhi
Inter Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) 2026 Conference and Annual Meeting will begin tomorrow morning in New Delhi
Kunal Vajani quits Fox & Mandal to fly solo
Kunal Vajani, the youngest and first lateral joint managing partner at Fox & Mandal, has resigned to go solo, launching Chambers of Kunal Vajani
Onus on applicant for divisional patent applications: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court has held that the onus to file a divisional application in patents lies solely on the applicant and must be filed before the parent application is granted
Snowed under
Interminable delays with approvals at the patent office are undermining business and foreign investment
IBLJ Law Firm Awards 2026: Make your nominations now!
India Business Law Journal is now inviting nominations for the 2026 IBLJ Law Firm Awards & Regional Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April
Firms steer Blackstone’s USD1.2 bn investment in Neysa
TT&A, Trilegal and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher advised parties on Blackstone’s USD1.2 billion investment in Neysa
Clipping the clause
To what extent does party autonomy hold sway over contracts that involve exceptional or prohibited clauses?
CCI launches investigation against IndiGo
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against InterGlobe Aviation
CAM acts for ice-cream company Kwality Wall’s IPO on NSE, BSE
CAM acted for Kwality Wall's in connection with the listing of its equity shares on the BSE and NSE
Firms act on Aye Finance IPO in India
Multiple firms worked on the IPO of Aye Finance, comprising equity shares aggregating about USD111.4 million
Firms steer USD5.1bn Singtel-KKR acquisition in SG data deal
Multiple firms advised on KKR-Singtel consortium’s acquisition of an 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Firms decode USD13.46bn Nuveen-Schroders deal
Multiple firms advised on Nuveen’s board-recommended cash acquisition of Schroders, valued at USD13.46 billion
Firms advise on Mahindra cross-border JV with Mitsui Fudosan
Trilegal advised Mahindra Lifespace Developers on its proposed JV with Mitsui Fudoson for the development of Mahindra Blossom
Unleashed
After 20 years, India’s banks will be allowed back into the takeover game under an RBI proposal on acquisition finance
Delhi High Court: IP damages for Nutella jar shape mark breach
Delhi High Court upholds Nutella shape trademark, finds jar makers liable, limits damages on evidence
Garima Shahani quits CAM to join SAM
Garima Shahani has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its banking and finance practice in New Delhi
Trilegal, SAM advise IFCI, ISM on USD1.1bn fiscal support
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal advised IFCI and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on USD1.1 billion fiscal support for Assam OSAT facility
India-New Zealand FTA boosts trade, visas and market access
India-New Zealand FTA boosts trade, investment and mobility while protecting dairy, agriculture and sensitive domestic sectors
India’s domain KYC rulings: Ending anonymity in online fraud
Delhi High Court mandates domain KYC, curbs the registrar safe harbour, tackling online fraud and brand impersonation
Firms steer first US dollar bond issuance
TT&A, Linklaters, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Clifford Chance advised on the inaugural US dollar bond issuance of USD600 million
SAM, Khaitan steer PVR- Marico stake sale
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) and Khaitan & Co have advised on the sale of PVR INOX’s entire shareholding in Zea Maize to Marico
CBIC extends export incentives on postal shipments
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced export incentives for shipments made through postal mode in electronic form
India draft coal exchange rules 2025: Transparency, CCO role
India’s 2025 draft coal exchange rules: Regulated trading, transparent price discovery, quality checks and oversight
DMD, CAM act on Radiance Renewables USD100mn deal
DMD Advocates and CAM are steering the Investment Fund Denmark on their USD100 million investment in Radiance Renewables
Four labour codes: Big shifts for India Inc
India’s new labour codes reshape wages, employee coverage and compliance, impacting profits, restructuring and hiring practices
Firms act on USD5.1bn STT GDC buyout
Seven firms advised global investment firm KKR and Asian communications technology group Singtel on the full SGD13.8 billion
GCAI’s YUKTI initiative concludes, focuses on future leaders
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme
India credit boom: Private debt, NCDs, ECB reforms, GIFT City
India’s credit market evolves with private debt, capital reforms, ECB liberalisation and GIFT City growth
Beyond the boundary line: Technifying sports in India
AI transforms Indian sport, boosting performance and viewership while raising complex IP, data protection legal risks
Freezing bank accounts must be proportionate: Delhi HC
Banks cannot freeze non-suspects’ accounts without authorities’ orders, citing fundamental rights and proportionality, says Delhi High Court
Arbitration award interest stops on access date: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court says interest accrued on arbitration awards end when funds are accessible for claimant
Firms steer Indian subsidiary’s USD16.5m Unbound Medicine buy
Firms have assisted parties involved in learning solutions provider MPS North America’s 100% acquisition of US-based Unbound Medicine
Turnover can shape environmental compensation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has observed in two recent cases that factors such as scale of operations are powerful factors when determining the environmental compensation a liable company must pay
Sniffing an opportunity
Sumitomo’s rose-scented tyres secure India’s first smell trademark, but enforcement faces practical domestic limitations
Express Law founder Anjali Menon returns to Poovayya fold
Anjali Menon has rejoined Poovayya & Co as a partner in the corporate practice at the Bengaluru office after nine years of operating her own firm
Anagram, Trilegal counsel on Korber-Godrej acquisition
Anagram and Trilegal advised parties on the Körber Group’s acquisition of a 49% stake held by Indian company Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing in Godrej Körber Supply Chain for an undisclosed amount
Rajendra Patil bolsters banking practice at SNG in Mumbai
Rajendra Patil has joined SNG & Partners as a partner in its banking & finance practice at the Mumbai office
Former SIAC South Asia head in charge of RPC’s India desk
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has recruited Ankit Goyal, former head of South Asia at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), to lead its India desk
Harman Walia quits CMS IndusLaw, joins Anagram Partners
Harman Walia has joined Anagram Partners as a partner in its corporate practice at the New Delhi office and will start from 1 February 2026
India’s green ministry eases water, air pollution compliance
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has released guidelines on water and air pollution laws to simplify bureaucratic processes
Coal ministry amends rules to fast-track Indian mine openings
The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 simplifying approvals for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004
DPIIT seeks comments on India’s design law reforms
The proposed reforms are aligned with the government’s vision of “Design in India, Design for the World”
Malaysia’s Skrine opens India desk to tap cross-border work
Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries
India’s MoEFCC fast-tracks wastewater treatment plants
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended the regulatory framework for common effluent treatment plants (CETPs)
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches
Saraf, Jerome work on 360 ONE stake in House of Diagnostics
Saraf & Partners, and Jerome Merchant + Partners have advised on 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management’s investment in House of Diagnostics Healthcare
CMS IndusLaw, DSK act on USD32m Pee Safe investment
CMS IndusLaw advised healthcare-focused private equity firm OrbiMed Asia on its USD32 million investment in Indian company Redcliffe Hygiene
Rohan Singh to boost CAM’s corporate practice in Mumbai
Rohan Singh has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its corporate practice and he will be based at the firm’s Mumbai office
Firms secure CCI approval for JSW-JFE cross-border steel JV
Chandhiok & Mahajan advised JSW Steel on securing approval from the Competition Commission of India for its proposed USD171 million 50:50 joint venture with Japan-based JFE Steel
Firms guide on SaaS company Amagi Media Labs’ USD196m IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal and Sidley Austin guided parties involved inglobal SaaS company Amagi Media Labs’ IPO
RBI draft rules open bank acquisition finance for listed M&A
RBI draft directions open bank acquisition finance for listed acquirers, enabling MBOs, LBOs and cheaper M&A
Insolvency directors’ duties shift to creditors under IBC section 66
Directors’ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks
Either or survivor bank accounts: Rights of heirs explained
Clarifying rights in ‘either or survivor’ bank accounts, fixed deposits and banks’ legal obligations
Delhi High Court decision aims to stop domain name misuse
Delhi High Court has provided a solution to the misuse of domain names related to well-known brands purchased by anonymous and unrelated persons
SEBI proposes changes to rules on stock exchange trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper for public comment on introducing changes to trading at stock exchanges
Tiger Global’s Flipkart exit taxable in India: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules Tiger Global’s use of Mauritius-based structure to sell USD1.6bn Flipkart stake as a conduit arrangement and deal is taxable in India
New green fund rules set India’s polluter-pays principle
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026 establishing a comprehensive framework
A-List: India’s most recommended lawyers
Honouring the A-List lawyers, Vanguards and Legal Icons who are irreplaceable to their clients
RBI seeks views on maximum eligible dividend payout for banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released five sets of proposed directions to change how the maximum eligible dividend payouts for banks are calculated
New insurance law allows 100% FDI, improves sector practices
This is expected to improve capital augmentation, adoption of technology, bring global best practices to insurance in India
Firms advise on Warburg Pincus’ Acclime investment bid
JSA, Kirkland & Ellis and Linklaters have assisted on Warburn Pincus’ proposal to invest in Acclime Group
Tax deduction caps on foreign companies’ India business expenses
Deduction limits apply to head offices of foreign companies in India, the Supreme Court has ruled, citing section 44C of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Japan powers AP-Telangana real estate and investment boom
Japan powers dynamic real estate and investment corridor across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India
India’s financial regulator updates AML, CTF and KYC rules
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has amended its 2022 guidelines for AML, CTF and KYC rules
CAM, Trilegal map out Uber investment in India’s Carrum
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal advised parties involved in Uber India Systems’ investment for an undisclosed amount in Carrum Mobility Solutions
Souvik Roy and Kanishka Bajpai launch Mantrika Legal today
Former JSA and IC Universal partners launch Mantrika Legal, a new corporate law firm in Mumbai
Inttl Advocare expands its IP footprint to Kolkata
Inttl Advocare opens Kolkata office to expand intellectual property services in eastern India
Cyril Amarchand steers two merger deals for Ambuja Cements
CAM advises Ambuja Cements on ACC and Orient Cement amalgamations
SEBI settlements: A vital tool for India fund managers
Proactive SEBI settlements: preserving fund managers’ reputations amid India’s evolving compliance landscape
Unlocking transparency in governance
Greaves Cotton GC writes accountability is key in promoter-run enterprises for better corporate governance
SEBI revises India’s merchant banking rules
SEBI tightens and expands the regulatory framework governing merchant bankers in India
India’s KYC requirement for directors now once every 3 years
MCA simplifies director KYC compliance with a new three-year filing regime
Luthra and Luthra onboards Zeeshan Khan as partner in Mumbai
Zeeshan Khan joins Luthra and Luthra to strengthen its banking and finance practice
Rachana Rautray joins JSA’s Mumbai office as retained partner
Rachana Rautray joins JSA to bolster technology, data and regulatory advisory
Dispute resolution becoming pillar of economic infrastructure
India’s constitution-based judiciary safeguards the rule of law for some 1.5 billion people
Hospital deals: Terms behind the headlines
Mitigating hidden regulatory, tax, property and liability risks in India’s hospital sector investments
Trustworthy data management for ethical and robust AI systems
Building sustainable AI: Why robust, transparent data management must go beyond compliance to earn trust
Legal and regulatory simplification is long overdue
Consolidating complex regulations to streamline compliance, enhance certainty and improve ease of doing business
IPBA conference heads to New Delhi in February
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February
IPBA conference heads to New Delhi in February
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February
JSA, TT&A power up IndiGrid’s USD41m Gadag acquisition bid
JSA and TT&A advised on IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust’s INR3.72bn acquisition of Gadag Transmission
Parag Bhide quits Bharucha & Partners, moves to Aquilaw
Former Bharucha & Partners partner Parag Bhide joins Aquilaw as M&A partner, to lead its employment law practice
IPBA conference heads to New Delhi in February
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February
Firms assist Total’s INR31.81bn sale of Adani Green shares
TT&A, Ashurst and Latham & Watkins advised on TotalEnergies Renewables’ INR31.8bn sale of Adani Green shares
SC clarifies jurisdictional issue in cross-border arbitration
The Supreme Court of India clarified jurisdiction issues for Indian courts in cross-border contracts and arbitration
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
India-Japan cross-border arbitration: Trends and enforcement
Deepening India-Japan ties through aligned, pro-enforcement arbitration frameworks and growing institutional dispute resolution
India’s new nuclear bill allows entry of private entities
India has enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025
Ministry seeks comment on India’s AI, copyright paper
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has released a working paper proposing
S&R, Saraf assist on IHH Healthcare’s USD490m Fortis stake
Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare’s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare
Nancy Roy takes over as managing partner at Lall & Sethi
Intellectual property expert Nancy Roy has been appointed as the managing partner of Lall & Sethi
Argus recruits Mazag Andrabi as head of regulatory disputes
Argus Partners has appointed former additional advocate-general Mazag Andrabi as a partner and head of its regulatory disputes practice in Delhi
MZM legal fortifies disputes team
MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal’s Mumbai office
S&R, Ashurst, work on Paytm parent’s share sale
S&R Associates and Ashurst advised on sale of 12.8 million shares of Paytm parent One97 Communications, valued at USD185.6 million
ANM Global hires two partners for IP practice
ANM Global has hired Varunraj Limaye and Dr Venkatesh Seshan as partners in its IP practice
Eliminating revenge porn needs scalpel not scythe
Safeguarding revenge porn victims while regulating takedowns and protecting digital rights in India
S&A acquires disputes boutique U&L in Ahmedabad
S&A Law Offices expands its regional disputes practice with the acquisition of U&L Partners
From fortress to frontier: The map leads to India
India’s new geospatial policies unlock major opportunities for global players
RBI moves to liberalise external commercial borrowing
RBI draft ECB rules liberalise borrowing, expand eligibility and adopt market-based, risk-focused framework to boost foreign debt
Obhan and Mason join hands to form new firm
Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates have joined forces to create a newly aligned and integrated firm called Obhan Mason in New Delhi







































































































































