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Amendments To Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018, introducing the term 'Competent Authority' to replace references to the National Company Law Tribunal. This change addresses a critical ambiguity regarding whether cross-border mergers approved through the fast-track route by the Regional Director qualify for deemed RBI approval. The amendment now clarifies that such mergers, when compliant with the prescribed regulatory framework, will benefit fro
India Commercial
AP
AZB & Partners
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Cross-Border ESOPs In India: Legal, Tax And FEMA Considerations For Multinational Companies, GCCs And Global Workforces
Cross-border Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have become an increasingly important component of global compensation strategies. As multinational corporations, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), private equity-backed businesses and internationally expanding startups continue to grow their operations in India, employee participation in foreign equity incentive plans has become commonplace.
India Commercial
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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IPO Readiness For PE-Backed Companies: Alignment Issues Between Founders And Investors
When a private equity-backed company prepares for an IPO, founders and investors face critical alignment challenges around governance rights, exit mechanisms, and regulatory compliance. The transition from private to public markets fundamentally restructures board composition, shareholder protections, and decision-making authority, creating friction between contractual obligations and SEBI's transparency requirements. Understanding how to navigate these competing interests while maintaining business continu
India Commercial
AA
Agama Law Associates
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SC Sets Aside CCI’s Penalties On Amazon
The Indian Supreme Court has overturned a landmark penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Amazon, establishing critical boundaries on the antitrust regulator's enforcement powers. This decision addresses fundamental questions about merger notification requirements, the scope of regulatory authority, and procedural fairness in competition law proceedings. The ruling has significant implications for foreign investment and the predictability of India's regulatory framework for cross-border t
India Anti-trust
AP
AZB & Partners
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CCI Imposes Second Gun-Jumping Penalty On Manipal Group
The Competition Commission of India has penalized Manipal Group entities INR 50 lakhs for closing an acquisition of additional shareholding in Aakash Educational Services without prior merger control approval. This marks the second gun-jumping violation by the Manipal Group involving Aakash, despite arguments that urgent closing was necessary due to the target company's financial distress during its parent entity Byju's insolvency proceedings.
India Anti-trust
AP
AZB & Partners
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Insurance 2.0 | IRDAI Invites Comments On Amendments To The Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer Of Shares And Amalgamation Of Insurers Regulations, 2024
Hot on the heels of adoption of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Insurance for All, Protection for All) (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 (Amendment Act), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has begun translating the “Insurance 2.0” reforms into its operating framework. Our coverage of the journey so far is set out in our Ergos dated 9 December 2024, 3 February 2025, 5 September 2025, 18 December 2025, 16 January 2026, 4 February 2026 and 15 June 2026.
India Insurance
KC
Khaitan & Co LLP
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The First Cheque Should Not Cost The Next Cheque: What Founders Must Check Before Signing Incubator And Accelerator Documents
For an early-stage founder, acceptance into an incubator or accelerator often feels like the first real validation of the business. It may bring workspace, mentors, grant access, technical support, investor introductions and credibility. But the document signed at that moment is rarely just programme paperwork. It can quietly become part of the company’s financing history, carrying equity, warrants, conversion rights, IP clauses, vetoes, reporting obligations and restrictions that a future investor will eventually diligence.
India Commercial
CP
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