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31 July 2025 at 09 : 13 AM
Competition Law Hotline: CCI Sees ‘Red’ in ‘Green’ Channel Filings
Read MoreJuly 31, 2025 CCI Sees ‘Red’ in ‘Green’ Channel Filings The Green Channel mechanism envisages a deemed approval route for certain combinations, but must be utilised with due caution to all the prerequisites In this article, we discuss the penalty levied by CCI for improper application of the Green Channel route and oversight / […]
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30 July 2025 at 21 : 35 PM
Regulatory Digest: FDI-Linked Performance Conditions: A Critical Analysis
Read MoreJuly 30, 2025 FDI-Linked Performance Conditions: A Critical Analysis Critically examines key regulatory challenges and definitional ambiguity around ‘FDI-Linked Performance Conditions’, its inconsistent application, and the resulting compliance burdens on investors. Proposes policy reform measures to enhance regulatory clarity, reduce investor uncertainty, and align sector-specific conditions with India’s evolving economic priorities. Introduction Foreign Direct […]
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28 July 2025 at 13 : 18 PM
Deal Corner: NDA Represents WestBridge Capital in its General Insurance Venture with Neelesh Garg
Read MoreJuly 28, 2025 NDA Represents WestBridge Capital in its General Insurance Venture with Neelesh Garg Deal Brief WestBridge Capital (“WBC”) has entered into a joint venture with Mr. Neelesh Garg (former MD & CEO of Tata AIG General Insurance), to set-up a general insurance company, Kiwi General Insurance (“Kiwi”). Kiwi has recently received approval […]
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24 July 2025 at 14 : 46 PM
Deal Corner: NDA represents Lingotto Opportunity Fund ILP (“Lingotto”) in the listing of TVS Infrastructure Trust
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025 NDA represents Lingotto Opportunity Fund ILP (“Lingotto”) in the listing of TVS Infrastructure Trust Deal Brief TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks Private Limited (“TVS ILP”) announced the fundraise of approximately USD 151 Million through the listing of its InvIT, TVS Infrastructure Trust. TVS ILP is the sponsor of TVS Infrastructure Trust […]
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22 July 2025 at 17 : 09 PM
Dispute Resolution Hotline: Cross-Border Appeals: The BICC–SICC Model
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025 Cross-Border Appeals: The BICC–SICC Model This article was first published in dailyjus.com (July, 21, 2025). In recent years, International Commercial Courts have emerged as important forums for resolving complex cross-border commercial disputes. These courts, such as the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFCC”), and the […]
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21 July 2025 at 12 : 28 PM
Deal Corner: NDA Represents Nuveen In Its Investment in Fabric IOT
Read MoreJuly 21, 2025 NDA Represents Nuveen In Its Investment in Fabric IOT Deal Brief As part of its second climate inclusion strategy, NCIF II Lux S.á.r.l. (“Nuveen”) participated in the Series A Funding Round of Fabric IOT Private Limited (“Fabric”). The transaction involved a primary infusion by Nuveen into Fabric. Fabric, along with its […]
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18 July 2025 at 19 : 47 PM
Yes, Governance Matters.: MCA’s Push for Gender-Sensitive Corporate Governance
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025 MCA’s Push for Gender-Sensitive Corporate Governance MCA has amended the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to mandate disclosure of data related to sexual harassment at the workplace under the POSH Act, and a statement of compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, in the Board Report of companies. The amendment requires companies […]
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17 July 2025 at 22 : 51 PM
Deal Corner: NDA Represents Madison India Opportunities V VCC In Pine Labs’ Reverse Flip from Singapore to India
Read MoreJuly 17, 2025 NDA Represents Madison India Opportunities V VCC In Pine Labs’ Reverse Flip from Singapore to India Deal Brief Pine Labs Limited, a Singapore-based fintech leader, successfully completed a reverse flip by merging with its Indian entity, Pine Labs Private Limited, pursuant to an NCLT-approved scheme. Pine Labs is a prominent […]
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16 July 2025 at 14 : 53 PM
Regulatory Hotline: India’s FDI Framework Embraces Bonus Shares in Prohibited Sectors
Read MoreJuly 16, 2025 India’s FDI Framework Embraces Bonus Shares in Prohibited Sectors The Amended Rules now expressly permit Indian companies engaged in FDI-prohibited sectors to issue bonus shares to existing non-resident shareholders. Unlike Press Note 2 (2025), the Amended Rules explicitly grant retrospective effect to this clarification, thereby regularising past bonus issuances to foreign […]
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14 July 2025 at 13 : 15 PM
Companies Act Series: NSDL Circular on Off-Market Transfers: Aligning with Companies Act, 2013
Read MoreJuly 14, 2025 NSDL Circular on Off-Market Transfers: Aligning with Companies Act, 2013 NSDL mandates prior company consent for off-market transfers of dematerialized shares held by shareholders of private limited companies. Alignment of depository operations with the Companies Act, 2013, giving effect to share transfer restrictions under Articles of Association and shareholder agreements. Currently, […]
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11 July 2025 at 13 : 34 PM
New Publication: Mergers & Acquisitions
Read MoreAn Indian Legal, Regulatory and Tax Perspective Jully 11, 2025 In 2025, India’s M&A market is expected to maintain its upward momentum, supported by strong investor confidence and a favourable economic outlook. While deal activity in traditional sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods is expected to remain robust, emerging sectors […]
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10 July 2025 at 10 : 33 AM
Regulatory Digest: The Financial Services Bulletin
Read MoreJuly 10, 2025 The Financial Services Bulletin This is the June edition of Nishith Desai Associates’ monthly financial services newsletter in collaboration with US-India Business Council. INTRODUCTION Mid 2025 continues to demonstrate promise for India Inc, which continues to remain a leading destination for foreign investments from a plethora of large-scale investors. While global […]
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3 July 2025 at 17 : 50 PM
HR Law Hotline: Beyond Reasonableness: Delhi HC’s Strict Scrutiny of Post-Employment Restraints
Read MoreJuly 03, 2025 Beyond Reasonableness: Delhi HC’s Strict Scrutiny of Post-Employment Restraints The Delhi High Court’s ruling in the Daffodil Software Case critically examines the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants under Indian law. The court’s analysis reaffirms that post-employment covenants must be narrowly tailored and backed by demonstrable legitimate interests. Any agreement that falls […]
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1 July 2025 at 18 : 52 PM
Technology Law Analysis: Over the horizon technologies and legal innovation: emerging use cases for India Inc
Read MoreJuly 01, 2025 Over the horizon technologies and legal innovation: emerging use cases for India Inc This article was first published in www.ibanet.org (June, 24, 2025). In the movie The Terminator, a sentient artificial intelligence (AI) called Skynet becomes self-aware and triggers a chain of events that nearly wipes out humanity. What seemed like […]
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1 July 2025 at 12 : 49 PM
Regulatory Hotline: Mid-Year FPI Wrap 2025: Developments in The Foreign Portfolio Investor Regime
Read MoreJuly 01, 2025 Mid-Year FPI Wrap 2025: Developments in The Foreign Portfolio Investor Regime The significant developments in the FPI space in the first half of 2025 are: The threshold for submission of additional disclosures by FPIs, based on size criteria, has been relaxed by increasing the limit to INR 50,000 crore (approx. USD […]
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30 June 2025 at 15 : 30 PM
GIFT City Express: Breaking the Substance Barrier: IFSCA Clears the Path for Third Party Fund Managers
Read MoreJune 30, 2025 Breaking the Substance Barrier: IFSCA Clears the Path for Third Party Fund Managers IFSCA approved a proposal to enable Third-Party Fund Management Services. Foreign and domestic fund managers allowed to manage IFSC funds without meeting substance requirement at GIFT IFSC INTRODUCTION At its 24th meeting held on June 24, 20251 (“Authority Meeting”), […]
