How Early Business Structuring Impacts Long Term Startup Survival in India
Purvi Asher – Partner -MHCO India’s startup ecosystem has matured rapidly over the last decade. Founders are building businesses across artificial intelligence, ecommerce, fintech, health technology, logistics, renewable energy, and digital services with ambitions extending beyond domestic markets. Yet while startup formation continues to increase, long term survival remains uncertain. Many ventures fail within early …
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Key Trends Shaping Business Expansion in India’s Startup Ecosystem
Purvi Asher, Partner – MHCO India’s startup ecosystem has entered a phase of maturity where growth is no longer limited to early-stage innovation. Expansion, scalability, and global integration now define the trajectory of modern startups. Entrepreneurs are not only building businesses for local markets but are also positioning their ventures for international reach. Several economic, …
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Regulatory Challenges Faced by New Companies in India: A Legal Perspective
India has emerged as a dynamic destination for entrepreneurship, supported by policy reforms, digital infrastructure, and a growing investor ecosystem. However, regulatory compliance for new companies remains one of the most complex aspects of starting and scaling a business. New companies often face a dense legal framework involving multiple authorities, evolving regulations, and procedural requirements. …
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SEBI UPDATE | INTERIM ORDER AGAINST JANE STREET GROUP FOR ALLEGED INDEX MANIPULATION
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide an ex-parte interim order dated 3 July 2025 (Order), issued under Sections 11(1), 11(4), 11B(1), and 11D of the SEBI Act, 1992, has restrained entities of the Jane Street Group, LLC (JS Group) from participating in the Indian securities market and directed the impounding of alleged …
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.
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.
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 …
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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 …