India: Directors and Officers

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.

In a judgment delivered in the matter of The Management of Worth Trust vs. The Secretary, Worth Trust Workers Union, the Supreme Court of India reiterated the rights of workers under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

In the company the Memorandum of Association sets the rules related to the company which the provide the scope of the activities of the company. It has the rights, privileges and power of the company.

Indian companies, much like their global counterparts, are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) across internal functions and customer-facing offerings.

In January 2025, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark judgment in Independent Sugar Corporation Ltd. v. Girish Sriram Juneja, resolving a long-pending doubt in India's insolvency law.

As the assets of individuals and businesses grow, so does the magnitude and complexity of the monetary risk. Tax efficiency for the wealth of individuals and families is a fusion of assets held by the family...

India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises aren't just surviving, they're shaping the future of the economy.

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently introduced a series of significant amendments to the annual filing forms to be filed by the companies in India.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on 27 October 2023 notified an amendment to the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 ("Amendment Rules 2023")...

In the board meeting held on 18 June 2025 (Board Meeting), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a series of reforms to facilitate ease of doing business and align regulatory provisions...

Vide circular bearing number F. No. IFSCA-IF-10PR/7/2024-Capital Markets dated May 24, 2025 issued in exercise of powers...

Congratulations! That feeling of excitement after securing Venture Capital (VC) funding for your Indian startup is truly special.