India: Corporate/Commercial Law

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has traditionally been perceived as a mechanism of redistributive welfare, focused on education, healthcare, sanitation, and poverty alleviation etc. environmental protection...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has notified the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025 on 8 September 2025...

As per Section 2(20) of the Companies Act, 2013, a "company" refers to an entity incorporated and registered under this Act or any prior company law. The word "company" originates from the Latin com (together) and panis (bread), symbolising a collective of individuals united by a shared purpose.

Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: key amendments to captive generating power plant requirements.

RBI by way of notification dated 30.03.2026, has notified the RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 ("Revised CF Amendment")...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) by way of notification dated 16.03.2026, has issued the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)...

Setting up a non profit entity in India involves more than choosing a charitable mission. Organisations must also understand the legal and financial framework governing their operations.

MCA had introduced significant amendments to the DIR-3 KYC (a form for periodic KYC compliances for directors) compliance framework vide notification dated 31.12.2025 ("Amendment").

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Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important legal decisions for any entrepreneur in India. The debate around Private Limited Company vs LLP in India often centres on liability, compliance...

In April 2020, amid concerns regarding opportunistic acquisitions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”), Government of India, issued Press Note 3 (2020 Series) (“PN3 2020”). PN3 2020 fundamentally altered India’s foreign direct investment (“FDI”) framework by requiring government approval for investments originating from countries sharing land border with India.

After the Union Cabinet approved changes to the rules governing investments from nations that share a land border with India on March 10, 2026, India’s foreign investment framework went through a significant recalibration.