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How To Set Up An Offshore Subsidiary In India?

An offshore subsidiary setup in India, what investors commonly call "setting up an offshore presence" in India is in fact incorporating an Indian subsidiary (or creating a branch/liaison/project office).

India Commercial

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Frequently Asked Questions: Doing Business In India

India is a highly diverse country - in languages, religions, traditions, cuisine, and demographics. The country is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories.

India Commercial

AP

AZB & Partners

Enhancing Certainty, Transparency And Uniformity In Permanent Establishment And Profit Attribution For Foreign Investors In India

NITI Aayog's recent working paper titled "Enhancing Certainty, Transparency and Uniformity in Permanent Establishment and Profit Attribution for Foreign Investors in India" highlights the urgent need for India...

India Government

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Nexdigm Private Limited

FCRA Alert: Renew Early Or Risk Losing Foreign Funding

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a public notice reminding all associations registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to submit...

India Government

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating India's Business Landscape: Your Essential Legal Primer

India Government

AP

AZB & Partners

Global Capability Centres In India: Opportunities And Legal Considerations In The Context Of The India–UK CETA

India International

HA

HSA Advocates

Shield & Sword: The Legal Blueprint Of India's Defence Sector

India Government

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CMS INDUSLAW

Downstream Investment: Navigating The Indirect Route Of Foreign Capital

India Government

CP

Corporate Professionals

From Dilution To Inclusion: SEBI Reshapes India's IPO Playbook

India Commercial

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Legitpro Law

Co-investment Framework Under The Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012: A Long-awaited Development

India Commercial

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Digitization Of Land Records – Government's Land Stack Vision: A Step Towards Transparent Land Governance

India Commercial

HA

HSA Advocates

Insurance 2.0 | Draft Amendments To Foreign Investment Rules

India Government

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025

India Insurance

AP

AZB & Partners

AKP Corporate & Compliance Digest September 01, 2025

India Commercial

AP

AK & Partners

Pe Activity, Bfsi Trends, And AI In Banking

India Technology

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

Salient Features Your AI Usage Policy Should Have

India Technology

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Concept Of 'Unforeseen Developments' In Safeguard Law: A Continuing Requirement Or A Fading Test?

Worldwide International

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

RBI MPC October 2025: Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.5% Amid Balanced Growth And Inflation Outlook

India Government

LP

Legitpro Law

Amendment To The Foreign Exchange Management Rules: Issuance Of Bonus Shares To Non-resident Investors By Companies Engaged In Sectors Prohibited From Receiving Foreign Direct Investment

Bonus shares are issued under Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.

India Commercial

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JSA

Newsletter May 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a critical directive mandating Indian corporates with Overseas Direct Investments (ODIs) to resolve all past reporting violations before making any new foreign investments.

India Commercial

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Anhad Law

SEBI Eyes Bigger Players: Strategic Investor Rules For REITs & InvITs Set For A Major Revamp

In a significant regulatory development aimed at strengthening the capital market framework for infrastructure and real estate sectors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

SEBI Revises Threshold For FPI Disclosure Requirements

SEBI, by way of a Circular dated August 24, 2023, had mandated additional disclosures by FPIs which, inter alia, hold more than INR 25,000 crores (approx. USD three billion) of equity...

India Government

AP

AZB & Partners

FEMA's Stance On Assured Returns: Navigating Prohibition And Judicial Leniency

India Government

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Stratage Law Partners

RBI Amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019

India Commercial

AP

AZB & Partners

New Space Race: Indian States Breaking Orbit

India Government

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Beyond Check-Ins: Regulatory Considerations For Investments In The Indian Hospitality Sector

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Navigating The Legal Landscape For SatCom In India

India Media & IT

KC

Kochhar & Co.

Vision Is Not Enough: Why MSMEs Must Law Up To Scale Up

India Commercial

AA

Ahlawat & Associates

Bonus Issue To Non-Resident Shareholders Permitted In FDI-Prohibited Sectors

DC

Dewan P.N. Chopra & Co.

New Opportunities In India's Defence Sector

India Commercial

SA

S&R Associates

Why Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) ‑ Readiness Matters

India Government

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Key Considerations For Structuring An Overseas Joint Venture

India Commercial

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CMS INDUSLAW

Bonus Issue To Non-Resident Shareholders Permitted In FDI-Prohibited Sectors

The Ministry of Finance (DEA) has amended the FEMA (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, through a notification dated June 11, 2025, effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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Dewan P.N. Chopra & Co.

New Opportunities In India's Defence Sector

Recent geopolitical dynamics, regional conflicts and related national security concerns have made the Indian defence sector ripe for additional growth and investment.

India Commercial

SA

S&R Associates

Why Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) ‑ Readiness Matters

India attracted $81 billion in FDI in FY 2024–25, a 13.6 % annual increase. To tone down bureaucratic bottlenecks, the government is actively reviewing central and state regulations to boost foreign investment inflows.

India Government

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Key Considerations For Structuring An Overseas Joint Venture

Joint ventures continue to be a preferred route for strategic Indian investors seeking to expand into unfamiliar foreign markets.

India Commercial

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CMS INDUSLAW

Is Your Startup FEMA Compliant? Key Regulations Every Founder Must Know

India Government

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Legal Reforms In India's Oil & Gas Sector To Unlock Strategic Investment Potential

India's oil and gas sector is undergoing a significant change. As one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, the country's energy demand continues to rise due to industrial growth...

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India's Emerging Data Center Hubs: What You Need To Know Before You Invest

India is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for data center infrastructure.

India Government

AA

Ahlawat & Associates

Joint Ventures In India: A Legal Roadmap For Global Partners In 2025

Entering the Indian market through a Joint Venture (JV) remains a compelling strategic choice for global corporations. India's legal framework presents a dynamic balance...

India Government

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

MHA Issues Notice: Temporary Relief For NGOs With Expired FCRA Registrations To Pay Penalties And Fees

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has recently issued a public notice addressing a critical issue faced by numerous NGOs and associations whose Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration has expired.

India Government

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India's DPIIT Clarifies On Issue Of Bonus Shares In Prohibited Sectors

India Government

MP

Majmudar & Partners

Doing Business In India - Expanding In The World's Most Promising Market

India Government

SA

Solique Advisors

Master Direction On Compounding Of Contraventions Under FEMA, 1999

India Government

CP

Corporate Professionals

Legal Landscape Of India's Booming Pet Care Industry

India Healthcare

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Touchstone Partners

Corporate Compliance In India's Oil And Gas Sector: Legal Framework For Licenses, Contracts, And Dispute Resolution

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

FCRA Compliance Update: Timelines Introduced For Foreign Fund Management

India Government

BA

BTG Advaya

Biotech Collaborations Across Borders: Legal Dimensions Of Russia–India Ventures

India Commercial

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

2021: Doing Business In India (AZB & Partners)

India Commercial

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World Law Group

2021: Doing Business In India (Vaish Associates)

India Government

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World Law Group

Decoding India's Public Procurement Regime: Strategic Imperatives For Dubai-Based Infrastructure Conglomerates

India Government

AA

Agama Law Associates

India's New Insurance Policy: A Game Changer

India Insurance

RS

Remfry & Sagar

Amendment To The Foreign Exchange Management (Mode Of Payment And Reporting On Non-Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019

India Government

AP

Alpha Partners

Protecting Foreign Investors: A Fine Balance

India Commercial

OA

Obhan & Associates

Changes Brought By The Updated Master Direction On Foreign Investment In India Dated 20 January 2025

India Government

AP

Alpha Partners

Deferred Consideration And Share Swap Arrangements In Downstream Investments: Resolving Ambiguities

India Government

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Clasis Law

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[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Panama & India: Opportunities And Challenges (VIdeo)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Portugal & India: Opportunities & Challenges (Video)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Webinar : Major Curbs On Foreign Investment In Corporate Debt Analysing The Road Ahead (May 10, 2018) Promo (Video)

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Nishith Desai Associates

Introduction Of Composite Caps In The FDI Policy (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

Seminar: Lifecycle Of India Focused Funds – Introduction By Nishith Desai & D M Mulay (July 07, 2015, New York) (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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