SEBI Issues Investor Charters For REITs And InvITs

Legal recovery of debts is one of the cornerstones of the Indian legal system and the mainstays for the enforcement of commercial contracts.

The revised ECB framework encourages short-term ECBs, as the minimum average maturity period will now be three (3) years for both, FCY ECBs and INR ECBs.

The division bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising of Hon'ble Justice Dr D.Y. Chandrachud and Hon'ble Justice Mr Hemant Gupta, in its judgment dated 13 March 2019 in Ripudaman Singh v Balkrishna, ...

The RBI, by way of its Circular dated April 21, 2025, has issued revised guidelines on the opening and operation of deposit accounts for minors...

Historically, one of the most important regulatory concerns for such investors is related to being categorised as ‘promoter' of a listed company...

In Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v Trupti Sanjay Mehta and Others, 2026 INSC 943 (Kotak Mahindra), the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India considered whether a bank as defined under Section 2(1)(c) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) could invoke the provisions of the SARFAESI Act to recover a secured debt acquired from an entity which was not covered under the ambit of the SARFAESI Act at the time of disbursement of the loan.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, through notification dated 10.07.2026, has notified the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, further amending the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.

SEBI, by notification dated 21.07.2026, has notified amended certification requirements for distribution of Specialized Investment Funds amending the certification requirement for Specialized Investment Funds under the SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated 20.03.2026.

The Reserve Bank of India has significantly liberalised the framework for Special Non-Resident Rupee Accounts, removing the requirement for account holders to demonstrate business interest in India and expanding operational flexibility. These amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 also permit SNRR Accounts to be opened with Authorised Dealer Banks in International Financial Services Centres and streamline transfer mechanisms between various non-resident account types.

SEBI vide Circular No. HO/17/11/12(3)2025-DDHS POD1/I/146/2025 dated 25.11.2025 ("DT Circular")1, has specified the terms and conditions for Debenture Trustees ("DTs") for carrying out activities outside...

In a significant development, the Indian Finance Minister introduced few sweeping investor friendly tax amendments to the Income-tax Act, 1961. Effective from FY 2019-20, these include:

SEBI has, by way of two Circulars, each dated May 7, 2025, revised Chapters 3 and 4 of both, the Master Circular on InvITs and the Master Circular on REITs dated May 15...

The Supreme Court of India has applied the doctrine of 'transnational issue estoppel' in a landmark ruling, establishing that parties cannot re-litigate issues already decided by foreign courts when challenging foreign award enforcement in India. This decision addresses the critical intersection of international arbitration, foreign judgments, and domestic enforcement proceedings.

The RBI, by way of its Circular dated April 21, 2025, has issued revised guidelines on the opening and operation of deposit accounts for minors...

The Reserve Bank of India has significantly liberalised the framework for Special Non-Resident Rupee Accounts, removing the requirement for account holders to demonstrate business interest in India and expanding operational flexibility. These amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 also permit SNRR Accounts to be opened with Authorised Dealer Banks in International Financial Services Centres and streamline transfer mechanisms between various non-resident account types.

On 29 September, 2022 the CCI approved the acquisition of 46.86% of the equity share capital in Gati Limited (‘Target') by Allcargo Logistics Limited (‘Acquirer').

On August 7, 2019, CCI directed the Director General to investigate into the allegations made by Mr. Shravan Yadav, Mr. Amitsinh Tanvar and Mr. Lavmeet Katariya.

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling on the enforceability of foreign court judgments in India, specifically addressing whether summary judgments rendered without full trial proceedings meet the statutory requirements under the Code of Civil Procedure. This decision has significant implications for cross-border litigation and the recognition of foreign judicial decisions in Indian courts.

SEBI, by way of the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, dated December 3, 2025 (‘MB Amendment')...

SEBI has proposed significant reforms to the Alternative Investment Funds framework, introducing standardized methodologies for obtaining investor consent and expanding the definition of conflicted transactions. The consultation paper seeks to streamline approval thresholds and replace the narrow 'associate' definition with a broader 'related party' concept from the Companies Act, with public comments invited until July 21, 2026.