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Starting a business is often associated with registration forms, incorporation documents and compliance procedures. However, successful entrepreneurs increasingly understand that launching a company requires...

The Ministry of Finance on October 17, 2019 issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (the Non-Debt Instruments Rules) and the Reserve Bank of India issued the ...

The Finance Bill, 2023 (the "Bill") introduced a significant amendment to the provision which has popularly been known as ‘Angel Tax'. As per the Bill, the words ‘being a resident' are to be omitted from clause (vii-b) of sub-section (2) of Section 56 of the Income Tax, 1961.

On 15 May 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) had issued a notification amending (Amendment) Rule 25 of the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules 2016...

India's fast expanding economy and democratically-run government that has accepted reforms has led to institutional investors investing in India.

Congratulations if your start-up's fund raising plan has met all the six qualifiers necessary under SEBI's proposed alternative capital raising platform for start-ups/ "new-age" companies...

The Government of India has recently notified Companies Act, 2013 ("CA 2013"), which shall replace the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956 ("CA 1956").

In a strategic move set to transform the real estate and infrastructure investment landscape in India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a consultation paper on August 1, 2025 , suggesting major amendments to the definition of "strategic investor" within the REIT and InvIT regulations.

The launch of action plan for startups in India on January 16th, 2016 ("Action Plan") has garnered an overwhelming response from the startup community and the investors alike.

Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), vide its notification dated September 4, 2024, has notified the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been making consistent efforts to update and reconstruct the alternate investment space.

Our latest edition of the fintech newsletter addresses the most important developments in June 2023 in the fintech space. This edition highlights key regulatory changes that are significant for both regulated as well as unregulated entities in the fintech sector.

India's investment landscape is evolving as capital markets deepen and investors shift their focus from pure growth to governance, founder quality, and comprehensive due diligence. Drawing on insights from a recent seminar hosted by Withers KhattarWong and Khaitan Legal Associates, this analysis explores how investors are navigating opportunities in India's maturing market while managing founder dynamics, compliance challenges, and exit strategies.

The Indian government has recently notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024 (the "Amendment Rules") to amend the Foreign Exchange Management...

Blended finance is a structuring approach that uses catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to improve the risk–return profile of investments...

Press Note 3 (2020 Series) ("PN3"), issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ("DPIIT") on 17 April 2020, was introduced in response to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entering the Indian market through a Joint Venture (JV) remains a compelling strategic choice for global corporations. India's legal framework presents a dynamic balance...

Congratulations! That feeling of excitement after securing Venture Capital (VC) funding for your Indian startup is truly special.