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November 1, 2024
Key Highlights of the Indian Budget 2024-25
The Finance Minister of India presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 (Budget) on 23 June 2024. The Budget, particularly, focuses on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class along with all-around prosperity. Some key highlights of the Budget are: India’s real GDP grew by 8.2% in FY
August 2, 2024
India notifies Rules to Facilitate Direct Listing of Shares of Indian Companies on Foreign Stock Exchanges
The Indian Government has today notified The Foreign Exchange Management (Non debt Instruments) Amendment Rules, 2024 (Amendment Rules) prescribing provisions pertaining to direct listing of shares of Indian companies on the stock exchanges outside India. The Amendment Rules have come into force from today when these have been published in
January 24, 2024
India enacts New Criminal Legislations to Replace 150 years old laws
In December 2023, 3 new Criminal Legislations, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Evidence Act), respectively. These 3 new
January 11, 2024
India passes new Digital Personal Data Protection Law
On 09 August 2023, the Indian Parliament passed the much awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (“DPDP Bill“). The DPDP Bill seeks to introduce data protection law with minimum disruption while ensuring necessary change in the way Data Fiduciaries (i.e. persons who determines the purpose and means of processing
August 11, 2023
Indian Parliament passes the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
On 02 August 2023, the Indian Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 (Bill), which proposes to amend and/ or decriminalise 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 different Ministries/ Departments, with the aim of boosting the ease of doing business as well as ease
August 7, 2023
India notifies New Information Technology Rules for Online Real Money Games
On 6 April 2023, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (Amendment Rules), primarily for online real money games, to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT
April 13, 2023
Major Reforms and Legal Developments in India : Year 2022 at a Glance
Below are certain legal and regulatory developments in India, during 2022, which provide a snapshot on the pace with which the Government of India (GoI) is bringing in reforms to contribute to a strong and robust economy: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI (MCA): notified amendments to the Limited Liability
February 10, 2023
Key Highlights of the Indian Budget 2023-24
The Finance Minister of India, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 on 1 February 2023 (Budget), which draws the blueprint for India @100, presenting a vision for ‘Amrit Kaal’ (the best and the most auspicious time), for an empowered and inclusive economy for a prosperous India.
February 7, 2023
India overhauls Overseas Investment Regulations for ease of doing business
The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) on 22 August 2022 notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 (Overseas Investment Rules) and Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 (Overseas Investment Regulations) in supersession of Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of
September 15, 2022
Nationals from Countries sharing Land-Border with India considering appointment as Directors in Indian Companies now to obtain prior Security Clearance from the Government of India
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India (GoI) through its notification dated 01 June 2022 (Notification), notified the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2022 (Amendment Rules) to further amend the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (Rules). Pursuant to the Rules, every person
June 7, 2022
Key Highlights of the Indian Budget 2022–23 | A Budget for the Future
The Finance Minister of India presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2022–23 on 1 February 2022 (Budget). The Budget lays the foundation and provides a blueprint to steer the economy over the Amrit Kaal (the best and the most auspicious time) – from India@75 years to India@100 years
February 3, 2022
SEBI tightens rules pertaining to Related Party Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Indian securities market regulator, notified through a press release (Press Release), amendments to the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 relating to related parties (RP) and related party transactions (RPT) (Amendments). The Amendments will come into effect
October 28, 2021
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for India’s Auto Industry and Drone Industry – Major Boost for Investments & Manufacturing in India
On 15 September 2021, through a press release, the Government of India announced the approval of a PLI Scheme for the automobile industry and drone industry with a budget of INR 260 Billion (Approx. USD 3.5 Billion). Following such approval, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) vide gazetted notification dated
October 6, 2021
India further Reforms the Telecom Sector – 100% FDI permitted under automatic route
With a view to protect and generate employment opportunities, promote healthy competition, protect interests of the consumers, infuse liquidity, encourage investment, boost the proliferation and penetration of broadband and telecom connectivity (including 4G and 5G networks), and reduce regulatory burden on the Telecom Service Providers (TSP), the Indian Union Cabinet
September 17, 2021
India scraps retrospective tax on indirect transfer of Indian assets
In a major development providing significant relief to the foreign investors, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 (“Amendment Act”) was enacted on 13 August 2021, amending the contentious retrospective tax provisions under section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“IT Act”) and section 119 of the Finance Act, 2012
August 20, 2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA UPHOLDS ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRAL AWARD
On 6 August 2021, in Amazon.Com NV Investment Holdings LLC Versus Future Retail Limited & Ors. the Supreme Court of India decided two important questions of law: whether an emergency award under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC Rules”) can be said to be an order
August 18, 2021
SEBI notifies amendments pertaining to Independent Directors
The Indian securities market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its Board Meeting held on 29 June 2021 took various significant decisions, including approving certain amendments to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR) pertaining to Independent Directors (IDs), based on which, on
August 10, 2021
Ease of Doing Business – Indian Ministry of Law and Justice launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”
The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice has on 28 June 2021 launched the ‘Enforcing Contracts Portal’ (“Portal”), which is a historic initiative towards the ease of doing business in India. The Portal is a comprehensive source of information pertaining to legislative and policy reforms relating to enforcing
June 30, 2021
MCA amends Rules to permanently allow Board of Directors to approve Financial Statements, Board’s Report, and Restructuring through Video Conferencing
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (MCA) through its notification dated 15 June 2021, notified the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2021 (Amendment Rules) to further amend the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 (Rules). In the wake of the Covid-19
June 20, 2021
Indian Government approves the new rental law – The Model Tenancy Act
On 2 June 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 (Act) for circulation to all States for adaptation of the Act by enacting a fresh legislation or to make appropriate amendments in existing rental legislations of States. The Act aims to promote rental housing and balance the
June 8, 2021
Key Highlights of the Indian Budget 2021-2022
The Finance Minister of India presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2021-2022 on 1 February 2021 (Budget). The Budget is geared towards a hopeful reset of the Indian economy amidst the Covid-19 crisis and seeks to facilitate strategic disinvestment, and bolster several sectors such as infrastructure, roads and
February 4, 2021
Major Reforms & Legal Developments in India: Year 2020 at a Glance
First & foremost, we wish all our readers a very happy & healthy 2021! Below are certain key reforms & legal developments in India during 2020 which we thought would be of interest: On 22 January 2020, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a circular to streamline
February 2, 2021
India releases Consolidated FDI Policy, 2020
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has on 28 October 2020 released the “Consolidated Foreign Direct Investment Policy 2020” (FDI Policy 2020) that has come into effect from 15 October 2020. The FDI Policy 2020 subsumes and supersedes all previous Press Notes/ Press Releases/Clarifications issued prior
November 3, 2020
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (FCRA Amendment Act) which has come into force on 29 September 2020 amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and in order to enhance transparency and accountability in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution and facilitate genuine non-governmental organisations or associations
October 10, 2020
India amends Companies Act to further promote Ease of Doing Business
The Indian Parliament has recently passed the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Amendment Act), which has also been notified, to further amend the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) in another attempt to further decriminalize and rationalize certain offences under the Act, in case of defaults which can be determined objectively and which
October 5, 2020
Government revises Foreign Direct Investment in the Defence Sector
The foreign direct investment (FDI) policy earlier permitted investment in the defence sector through the automatic route up to 49% (forty nine percent) and FDI beyond 49% (forty nine percent) through the government (approval) route. However, the press note issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade,
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