Investing in India: An Overview of Legal Considerations
India continues to consistently experience growth in inflow of foreign direct investment (“FDI”).
Geopolitical and National Security Considerations in Outbound Foreign Investment
In a world characterized by geopolitical shifts and heightened national security concerns, the realm of foreign investments is undergoing a profound transformation.
Can Deepfakes be Leveraged Responsibly?
‘Deepfakes’ refer to synthetic media content created using artificial intelligence (“AI”) techniques.
Compulsorily Convertible Debentures: Whether ‘Debt’ or ‘Equity’?
INTRODUCTION Compulsorily convertible debentures (“CCDs”), as the type suggests, are debentures that are compulsorily convertible into equity shares.
Managing Foreign Buyers’ Risks in Indian M&A Transactions
Foreign buyers looking to acquire or invest in Indian companies are challenged with known and unknown risks similar to other jurisdictions. However, certain aspects of India’s exchange control rules, occasions of retrospective changes in law,
Reaching for the Stars: Private Sector Participation in India’s Space Sector
In recent weeks, India’s space endeavors have garnered international attention, including on account of the successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the lunar south pole, followed by the launch of Aditya-L1 to study the solar atmosphere.
Decoding “Ordinary Course of Business” in M&A Transactions
In common parlance, transactions entered in the “ordinary course of business” include transactions carried out in the day-to-day course of business to further the company’s business, in line with its charter documents. Black’s Law Dictionary defines ordinary course of business as “normal routine in managing trade or business”.
Reverse Flipping: Is it Time to Return Home?
In the last few years, several Indian companies shifted their ownership structure outside India due to a host of reasons,
Child’s Play in Digital India: Handling Teen Data with Kid Gloves?
Background It appears that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) will soon make ready a draft bill for the ‘Digital India Act’ (the “Proposed DI Act”) for public/industry review,
Government Dues and IBC Waterfall: Are We Heading Towards a Non-uniform Approach Across Sectors?
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) prescribes an order of priority in which debts owed by the corporate debtor are required to be paid in case of resolution or liquidation.