Tag: India
JSA acts for Bosch in USD970m stake sale in Indian entity
JSA is the sole legal adviser to Robert Bosch Investment Nederland and Robert Bosch (US) on their stake sale in Bosch Chassis Systems India
Between code and compliance: Regulatory dilemma of India’s IT rules
India’s 2021 IT Rules tighten intermediary compliance, but raise constitutional concerns over speech, privacy and discretion
Labour law compliance reforms support businesses
India’s four labour codes streamline compliance, digitise processes, and modernise workforce rules while protecting workers
Digital banking: Framework of transactions and consumer liability in India
RBI rules tighten consumer liability for unauthorised digital banking and UPI transactions amid cyber fraud
Consent required for electronic share transfer in private companies
NSDL circular mandates consent letters for demat private share transfers, reshaping investor exits and Companies Act compliance
S&A Law elevates 23 lawyers in Delhi and Gurugram offices
Among a total of 23 promotions at S&A Law Offices, management has elevated three partners to senior partner and another lawyer to partner across all practice areas
Poornima Hatti to fly solo after 15 years at Samvad
Poornima Hatti, the head of the disputes practice and a founding member of Samvad Partners has retired from the firm after 15 years
Processing changes on the way for insolvency laws in India
India’s president approves the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 set to bring in significant regulatory changes
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on AI, ML app use
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on artificial intelligence and machine learning apps and systems used by market intermediaries
Firms guide USD2bn Indovida-EPL global packaging merger
Firms are handling various aspects of a USD2 billion cross-border global packaging sector merger between Indovida India and Essel Propack (EPL)
JSA, Fox Mandal act on GeBBS Healthcare’s India acquisition
Firms act on revenue cycle management provider GeBBS Healthcare Solutions’ acquisition of India peer RND OptimizAR for an undisclosed amount
India issues temporary tax exemptions on petrochemicals
India issues temporary customs duty exemptions on petrochemical products in domestic sectors to ease supply chain disruptions from West Asia conflict
SAM, Anagram, AZB act on Mensa Brand’s reverse flip to India
Firms assist on the restructuring and reverse flip of the Mensa Group from Singapore to India in cross-border merger
Ashish Kabra leaves NDA to join Resolut Partners
Ashish Kabra joins Resolut Partners to lead international disputes and investigations practice with a new team
Firms work on Olam’s USD375m Mindsprint sale to Wipro
K&L Gates, Trilegal and Baker McKenzie are advising on Olam Holdings’ sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mindsprint, to Wipro Networks for USD375 million
CAM, Linklaters and Trilegal steer Powerica’s INR11bn IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Trilegal and Linklaters act on Powerica’s INR11 billion (USD118.3 million) initial public offering
Bombay HC raises issue over India taxing virtual services
Bombay High Court case sheds light on whether a business in China providing virtual services in India should be taxed in the country
Kanga & Co acts for stockbroker Shreni Shares’ India IPO bid
Kanga & Co is advising stockbroker Shreni Shares on a proposed India IPO on the NSE and BSE
Kanga & Co guides steelmaker RKB global on IPO bid in India
Kanga & Co is acting for Indian steelmaker RKB Global’s IPO bid on the BSE and NSE
JSA, Fox Mandal act on Sapthrishi’s USD21.3m AVM Studios buy
Fox Mandal and JSA act on Sapthrishi Buildcon’s USD21.3 million acquisition of India’s iconic AVM Studios
Anshul Verma to lead fintech practice at SKV Law in Delhi
SKV Law names Anshul Verma as partner to lead its new data privacy, AI and emerging technologies practice in Delhi
Three partners, team of 19 at CMS IndusLaw quit to join JSA
Three former CMS IndusLaw partners make move to JSA, along with a team of 19, to bolster the Mumbai and Bengaluru offices
ANM Global names Shikha Ginodia as new equity partner
Shikha Goenka Ginodia, who has more than 18 years of experience, has been promoted to equity partner at ANM Global in Mumbai
Chandhiok & Mahajan promotes pair, raising partnerships to 20
Natasha Tuli and Shreya Gupta are now partners at Chandhiok & Mahajan
New Indian govt order improves natural gas infrastructure
Ministry order to streamline gas pipeline framework takes effect, improving infrastructure and ease of doing business in India
Hammurabi & Solomon hires Tripti Vini as senior partner
Tripti Vini has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a senior partner in the firm’s corporate and transactional practice in New Delhi
JSA recruits Kushal Ramotre as corporate partner in Mumbai
Kushal Ramotre has been appointed as a partner at JSA in the firm’s corporate practice at the Mumbai office
Abir Lal Dey, Satyadarshi Kunal exit Saraf to join CMS IndusLaw
Abir Lal Dey has been appointed as an equity partner and Satyadarshi Kunal as a partner at the Mumbai office of CMS IndusLaw, and bring their team of eight associates
Attracting investors to nuclear India: Lessons from UK
UK’s Sizewell C shows how the RAB model and government support can attract private capital for India’s nuclear expansion
Liability redefined in amended nuclear law
SHANTI Act 2025 reshapes India’s nuclear liability regime, boosting private operations and foreign supplier participation
Does SHANTI Act open door to private sector in nuclear power?
SHANTI Act opens licensing to nuclear investors but gaps on tariffs, policy shifts and financing
RentoMojo first web furniture subscription firm to file for IPO
RentoMojo becomes the first online furniture and appliances subscription business to file for an India IPO
CMS IndusLaw is sole counsel for Intellius Recode on IPO bid
CMS IndusLaw is sole Indian counsel advising software company Intellius Recode on its proposed initial public offering
TMICC completes KWIL stake buy in HUL’s ice-cream demerger
The Magnum Ice Cream Company completes the purchase of a KWIL majority stake as part of HUL’s ice-cream business demerger
JSA adds seven boosting equity partnership ranks to 66
JSA promotes seven talented lawyers to boost equity partnership total to 66 across various offices and practice areas
IFSCA revises compliance fees for banking, finance entities
India’s IFSCA revises fee structure for entities in the capital markets, banking and finance sectors
Four new partners are among 21 promotions at TT&A
TT&A announces 21 promotions, with four of them – Nakul Sonejee, Uzma Naseem, Pooja Menon and Pratha Agarwal – now partners
Veritas announces Nainaaz Irani, Rohini Jaiswal as partners
Veritas Legal has promoted Nainaaz Irani and Rohini Jaiswal as partners, bringing the firm’s total to 15
Minority shareholders revive class actions for accountability
NCLT admits India’s first major shareholder class action, reviving section 245 enforcement against promoter misconduct
The bane of pathological arbitration clauses
Clear seat and venue drafting prevents pathological arbitration clauses, avoids municipal court delays and protects party intent
Firms counsel on Jindal’s USD1bn Botswana thermal energy deal
Firms have advised on Jindal Energy Botswana's USD1 billion financing of a greenfield thermal power project in the southern African nation
O’Melveny Aditya Kurian goes solo, starts Accord Partners
Former O’'Melveny & Myers’ counsel Aditya Kurian has launched independent practice, Accord Partners, to focus on international disputes and arbitration
Vivek Daswaney joins ELP’s labour practice
V Law Partners founder Vivek Daswaney has joined Economic Laws Practice (ELP) and will be based at the Mumbai office
Anshum Singh becomes general corporate partner at Wadhwa Law Offices
Anshum Singh has joined Wadhwa Law Offices as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice and is based at the firm’s Gurugram office
The house loses
As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation
Firms advise on Stonepeak’s USD10.1bn Castrol engine oil buy
Indonesian law firm Hendra Soenardi and India’s AZB & Partners are among several firms, having acted on Stonepeak’s acquisition
India amends guidelines to smooth FDI route for neighbours
India relaxes land border investment rules, allowing up to 10% beneficial ownership via automatic route for FDI inflows
Another conflict between internet freedom and regulation
Delhi High Court hoax-domain rulings reshape registrar privacy, safe harbour obligations and free speech
Keeping the lights on safely without overreach
India’s 2025 nuclear energy act boosts ambition but raises due process, discretion and liability concerns
Only substantial flaws may overturn arbitration award
Missing section 21 notice not fatal; party conduct waives procedure, broadens arbitration scope: Supreme Court
Trademark is not abandoned if evidence delayed: Madras HC
Madras High Court held trademark not abandoned for delayed evidence affidavit and sets aside registrar order against ACE Foods
Calcutta HC clarifies design registration expiry in Harpic row
Granting shape trademark protection after expiry of a Harpic product’s design registration is ‘wholly suspect’: Calcutta High Court
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








































































































































