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Investing In Indian Infrastructure: What Foreign Investors Need To Evaluate Beyond Financing
India’s infrastructure sector continues to attract unprecedented international attention. From renewable energy parks and airports to data centres, logistics corridors, urban mobility systems and green hydrogen projects, global institutional investors are increasingly viewing Indian infrastructure as a long-term strategic asset class rather than merely an emerging market opportunity.
India Government
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Beyond The Term Sheet: Navigating The Legal Minefield Of Startup Funding
For all intents and purposes, signing a term sheet is often confused with the end of a transaction in the Indian startup community - the world's third-largest in terms of recognised startups. Actually, the term sheet is just a non-binding ‘statement of intent’. The legal framework that influences the relationship between a startup and its investors is finalized during the weeks and months to come and is far more important and far more intricate than the terms of the investment.
India Commercial
Ka
Khurana and Khurana
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Easing Of FDI Norms For Land Bordering Countries: A Calibrated Policy Shift And Its Practical Impact
India’s foreign direct investment regime has undergone a noticeable shift over the last few years, shaped both by global economic conditions and domestic policy priorities. While India has continued to attract steady foreign capital, particularly into manufacturing and technology-linked sectors, it has also tightened its regulatory lens in areas involving ownership and control.
India Government
SR
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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ESDM Sector In India Regulatory Landscape, Roadmap And Way Forward: A White Paper
India's electronics and semiconductor design and manufacturing sector is experiencing rapid transformation through evolving regulatory frameworks and strategic policy initiatives. This comprehensive white paper examines the current state of the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, analyzing implemented policies and their measurable outcomes while proposing actionable reforms to establish India as a globally competitive hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor production.
India Strategy
AP
AZB & Partners
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Refining The Framework For Investments From Land Bordering Countries: Key Changes Under The 2026 Amendment
The Indian government has introduced significant amendments to foreign direct investment regulations affecting investments from countries sharing land borders with India. These changes, formalized through the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, provide crucial clarity on beneficial ownership definitions and introduce new compliance requirements that align with anti-money laundering standards.
India Government
BA
BTG Advaya
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India's Press Note 3 Overhaul: From Restriction To Strategic Recalibration
The Indian government recently approved a significant amendment to the country’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework, specifically targeting investments in which the ultimate beneficial ownership traces back to countries sharing a land border with India (LBCs). The formal implementing notification was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in Press Note 2 (2026 Series) on March 15, 2026 (PN2), amending the extant FDI Policy.
India Government
Fox & Mandal
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FDI Update - Press Note 3 Amended | Government Relaxes FDI Investments From China
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for investments from countries sharing land borders with India, marking a potential shift from the stringent framework introduced under Press Note 3 (2020 Series). This policy change aims to balance national security considerations with investment facilitation and economic engagement, potentially improving investor sentiment while maintaining regulatory oversight for strategic interests.
India Government
MH
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.
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Why India Continues To Attract Global Entrepreneurs In 2026?
India has steadily positioned itself as one of the most attractive destinations for global entrepreneurs. In 2026, this trend continues with greater momentum. A combination of economic growth, regulatory reforms, digital expansion, and a large consumer base has created an environment which supports innovation and enterprise. For founders exploring international markets, India presents a compelling opportunity for long term business development.
India Government
MH
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.
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