India
These tables show the best performing law firms overall in our rankings in this jurisdiction based on our assessment of aggregated rankings across all practice areas.
ALMT Legal
AZB & PARTNERS
HSA Advocates
Nishith Desai Associates
S&R Associates
Samvad Partners
Singhania & Partners LLP
Trilegal
News & Developments
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SEBI Imposes Penalty on Axis Securities Limited for Regulatory Non-Compliances
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide an adjudication order (Order) dated 21 February 2025 penalised Axis Securities Limited (Axis Securities) for several non-compliances with various regulatory circulars applicable to them.
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company - 23 May 2025
Corporate and M&A
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE | SEBI IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON INTERMEDIARIES AND FINFLUENCERS
Overview:
A recent Circular dated 29 January 2025 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) provides imperative clarifications regarding the association of persons regulated by SEBI, market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), and their agents with individuals or entities engaged in prohibited activities.
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company - 23 May 2025
Banking and Finance
FEMA UPDATE | AMENDMENTS TO FEMA REGULATIONS PROMOTING INCREASED INR USAGE
Background
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through a press release dated 16 January 2025, introduced amendments to several regulations made under the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA). These amendments aim to enhance the use of the Indian Rupee (INR) in cross-border transactions. This initiative is a significant step towards reducing dependency on foreign currencies and increasing the global acceptability of INR for trade and investment purposes.
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company - 23 May 2025
Dispute Resolution
ARBITRATION LAW UPDATE: GAG ORDER UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE ARBITRATION ACT CAN BE GRANTED FOR PROTECTING REPUTATION
Background:
The Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in the matter Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. v. Shree Swaminarayan Pty Ltd. held that a gag order under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“the Act”) can be granted, pending resolution of disputes between the parties, if the contractual obligation between the parties stipulates to protect the party’s reputation and not otherwise.
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company - 23 May 2025