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The Government of India recently liberalised its policy on foreign investment in the insurance sector, permitting foreign direct investment up to 49% of the paid-up capital of an Indian insurance company under the automatic route.

Finance is the life blood of any business. In case the venture is self-funded there can be no better option than that.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on 4 February 2026, issued Notification G.S.R. 108(E). The Notification G.S.R. 108(E) redefines the criteria and recognition process...

Quarterly newsletter analyzing the legal, regulatory and policy developments in India.

Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 ("Amended Regulations")...

Startups and funding go hand-in-hand.

Every aspiring entrepreneur begins with an idea. It may feel innovative, profitable, or even disruptive. However, the reality of entrepreneurship quickly reveals one important truth.

Finance is undeniably the life and blood of business. What is also undeniable is the fact that finance or money is dynamic and fluid in nature.

Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important legal decisions for any entrepreneur in India. The debate around Private Limited Company vs LLP in India often centres on liability, compliance...

The Indian real estate sector has attracted investments from numerous quarters, including offshore jurisdictions. Offshore funds have led the pack of investors by utilising tax efficient structures spanning across jurisdictions.

It has always been a debate among the Global business lobby about their expansion plans in India.

If we delve into the statistics and business climate of India during the past few years, there is no doubt that the country has been riding an entrepreneurial wave.

In the wake of 2008 financial crisis and the increasing skepticism of financial institutions to fund nascent business ventures, crowdfunding emerged as a feasible method of raising funds for emerging & growth stage companies in different jurisdictions.

In a significant step forward, which offers flexibility as well as additional compliance requirements to the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Venture Capital Funds (VCFs)...

Alternative Investment Funds are primarily instituted as private trusts in India, even though the Securities and Exchange Board of India allows an AIF to be instituted as a company, a limited liability partnership, …

In 2012, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) as a new class of investment vehicles.

Entrepreneurs often begin with a sole proprietorship for its simplicity, but as businesses expand, the limitations of unlimited liability and restricted funding become apparent. Understanding when to transition to a private limited company structure can protect personal assets, enhance credibility, and unlock growth opportunities.