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India And USTR Priority Watch List: 15 Years Of Friction And Whether The EU FTA Changes The Equation
India has remained on the US Trade Representative's Priority Watch List for over 15 years due to ongoing disputes over intellectual property protection, particularly concerning pharmaceutical patents, compulsory licensing, and data exclusivity. With the recent India-EU Free Trade Agreement signed in January 2026, questions arise about whether this landmark deal will alter the dynamics of US-India trade negotiations and India's controversial IP stance.
India International
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Driving Maritime Growth: India’s Shipbuilding And Ship Repair Sector
India's maritime sector is undergoing a transformative shift with a USD 7 billion government package combining financial incentives, capital subsidies, and comprehensive legal reforms. This creates unprecedented opportunities for foreign engineering firms, institutional investors, and clean-energy technology leaders to participate in joint ventures, technology partnerships, and long-term financing arrangements within India's rapidly modernizing shipbuilding ecosystem.
India Transport
I
CMS INDUSLAW
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When Regulators Overreach: Central Government Incentives, State Commissions, And The Limits Of Tariff Power After SPDC V. Green Infra Judgment
The Electricity Act, 2003, vests tariff determination authority exclusively in State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), while the Central Government retains policy-making power at the central level which provides benefit to both i.e., state and central power utilities. This includes the authority to design financial incentives aimed at promoting specific generation technologies.
India Energy
SO
S&A Law Offices
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Anti-dumping Duty – Non Cooperative Exporter – Related Party – Existence Of Pledge Agreement Is Not A Relevant Factor For Determining Relationship
The CESTAT Anti-dumping Bench examined whether a Pledge Agreement constitutes a relevant factor in determining related party status between a foreign exporter and another company during anti-dumping investigations. The case centered on whether the appellant could be deemed non-cooperative when an allegedly related party failed to participate in the investigation, raising critical questions about the nature of pledge arrangements and their impact on relationship determinations under customs valuation rules.
India International
LS
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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Updating Force Majeure Clauses For India-Japan Contracts
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed force majeure clauses from overlooked boilerplate provisions into critical contract terms that determined business survival. This article examines how Indian and Japanese companies have fundamentally revised their commercial agreements in response to lessons learned during the pandemic, moving beyond traditional "acts of God" language to address modern disruptions including pandemics, cyberattacks, and regulatory changes.
Worldwide Commercial
KC
Kochhar & Co.
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