India: Securitization & Structured Finance

Private equity funds operate as pooled investment vehicles with typical lifespans of 10 to 12 years, where limited partners (“LPs”) commit capital upfront for deployment by the general partner (“GP”).

GIFT IFSC, India's first international financial services centre, continues its rapid evolution as a globally competitive financial hub under the unified regulation of IFSCA. Recent developments span critical regulatory frameworks for capital raising, aircraft leasing SPVs, cybersecurity mandates for market infrastructure, pension fund regulations, and landmark approvals including India's first foreign family office registration.

SEBI has introduced significant amendments to InvIT, AIF, and REIT regulations, lowering credit risk thresholds for liquid mutual funds and expanding investment flexibility.

On 21st September, 2023, the Hon'ble Supreme Court reiterated that the High Court cannot exercise its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution more particularly when alternative remedy...

The Reserve Bank of India had, basis the recommendations of the Working Group on ‘digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps', issued a press release on August 10, 2022 followed by ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee ("DLG") in digital lending dated June 08, 2023 ("Guidelines"), allowing arrangements between Regulated...

To encourage NBFCs to securitise/assign their eligible assets, RBI had issued circular no. DNBR (PD)CC.No.95/03.10.001/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018, to NBFCs, ...

2018 was a blockbuster year for deal-making in India, with M&A value exceeding an unprecedented USD 100 billion mark.

Recently the Delhi Appellate Tribunal for Prevention of Money Laundering Act, New Delhi in the case titled Bank of India vs. Deputy Director, ED, Mumbai (FPAPMLA- 2173/MUM/2018), examined the issue pertaining to ...