When Regulatory Actions Create Fear, Not Compliance: A Critical Analysis of the Recent Press Release on Bogus Claims of Deductions & Exemptions
By Aditya Bhattacharya, Partner & Akriti Sharma, Trainee Associate This article critically examines the recent press release by the Ministry of Finance regarding the crackdown on bogus claims of deduction and exemption by the Income Tax Department. While the department aims to prevent tax evasion and strengthen compliance, the Press Release raises several legal and …
India – U.S. Trade Negotiations: A Strategic Opportunity for Indian Exporters
The global trade system is undergoing a significant transformation. The U.S. President has sent formal letters to more than 20 countries alerting them of the tariff rates applicable as of August 1, 2025. While nations like China, Mexico, Canada, Bangladesh, and Vietnam are preparing for higher tariffs on their exports to the U.S, one country …
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Rare Earth Roadblock: A Geopolitical Shockwave
Aditya Bhattacharya and Akriti Sharma The modern vehicles today are heavily relied on rare earth magnets as they play a crucial role in their functioning. There are 17 rare earth elements in the Lanthanide series of metals in the periodic table and rare earth magnets are the strongest permanent magnets made from one of these …
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ESG Reporting: An agent of Change or Box-Ticking?
ESG disclosure frameworks convergence is a business accountability tipping point. As the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) leads global convergence, the ultimate question persists: Will this rush toward global convergence increase sustainability practice or miss important regional and sectoral concerns?
THE CHANGING PARADIGM OF REAL ESTATE IN INDIA
The real estate sector in India has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP and employment.
Navigating Fund Management Regulations – SEBI and IFSCA
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have become crucial mechanisms for directing investments into emerging sectors such as startups, infrastructure, and private equity.
RBI’s Clarifications on Digital Lending Guidelines: An Analytical Review
This Article discusses the existing Indian fintech ecosystem and its growing concerns that led the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Guidelines on Digital Lending (Guidelines) in September 2022[1] to bring the burgeoning segment under proper regulation.
STRENGTHENING INDIA’S DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM: THE ROLE OF DTIS AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS
Introduction: India’s defence and aerospace sectors have emerged as critical areas of focus under the Make in India initiative,
Indigenization and Self-Reliance in Defence Procurement: A Legal Analysis of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
Introduction India’s national security environment, shaped by its strategic geography and complex geopolitical relations, necessitates a vigorous defence mechanism.