M&A Deals Surge, But Challenges Still Loom
May 2, 2025
Jeevanandham Rajagopal
Jinal Jain
A recent report revealed that India experienced a surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity last year, with growth in both transaction volume and disclosed deal value, following the corrective phase of 2023.[1] This M&A boom is said to…
Recent Company and LLP Law Amendments Impacting Startups
May 2, 2025
Jeevanandham Rajagopal
Jinal Jain
The legal and regulatory framework in India plays a pivotal role in shaping the growth trajectory of startups. Private limited companies are governed by the Companies Act of 2013, while the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008, offers an…
Defining NCB & ICB: Towards Statutory Clarity in Procurement
April 22, 2025
Chandrasekaran R
Shweta P Iyer
Disha Sivakumar
In India, the methods for executing open competitive bidding, specifically National Competitive Bidding (NCB) and International Competitive Bidding (ICB), are vital components of public procurement. However, the lack of uniform legal definitions and varying interpretations…
Concession Agreements: The Case for Stamp Duty Cuts
April 17, 2025
Chandrasekaran R
Shweta P Iyer
Disha Sivakumar
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a fast-growing business model for improving infrastructure development in the country. The necessity to comprehend the intricacies of this arrangement is becoming increasingly critical. Under this arrangement, a key document that requires…
WIPO’s IAP: Unlocking the Patent System for All
April 16, 2025
Santosh Vikram Singh
Innovation thrives around the world, with everyday people finding innovative solutions to local challenges. However, despite this creativity, many innovators struggle to access the necessary support to protect their ideas. Without the means to navigate the patent system or hire…
Gender Sensitivity in Performance Reviews: A Legal Perspective
April 7, 2025
Shyamal Mukherjee
Malvika Bakshi
Performance reviews are integral to workplace dynamics, determining promotions, salary increments, and employee career growth. However, bias—especially gender bias—can severely undermine their fairness and efficacy. The significance of gender sensitivity in performance evaluations has gained increasing attention, with legal…
India Revises Plastic & Battery Labelling Mandates: Impact on Producers
March 21, 2025
Santosh Vikram Singh
On February 24, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, relaxing certain labelling requirements applicable to producers.[1]
The changes introduced are as follows:
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Avoid IPO Filing Hiccups, Follow SEBI’s KPI Standards
March 13, 2025
Vivek Kumar Jha
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed issuer companies planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to follow industry standards, prepared by the Industry Standards Forum (ISF), on the disclosure of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).[1]
This…
CIRP Reforms: Homebuyers Can Now Get Possession of Flat
March 12, 2025
Jayaprakash Padmanaban
Darsha Prakash
The resolutions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), span across all sectors, from large steel manufacturing companies and real estate projects to small FMCG companies. The sector-agnostic approach of resolution processes under the Code allows distressed…
Shift in Approach: Allowing Private Access to Aadhaar Infrastructure
February 26, 2025
Gaurav Sahay
On January 31, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, enabling private entities to use Aadhaar authentication.[1]
It is believed that this…
