ArticleRevised Framework For Issue And Listing Of Non-convertible SecuritiesThe provisions contained in the EBP Circular 2022 came into effect from January 1, 2023.IndiaFinance and BankingShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleTax Proposal On REITs And InvITs (Video)In this episode of #TheCuttingEdge series, Partners Nikhil Naredi and ABHINAV MAKER take an in-depth look at the new #Tax Proposal on REITs and InvITs, discussing SEBI's concerns regarding these long-term investments.IndiaFinance and BankingShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleThe Advent Of A Bright Future!Needless to say these reforms have come just in the nick of time with industry experts like CBRE predicting more than $ 1 trillion USD of planned expenditures anticipated to enter the global real estate markets in 2016.IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleStatutory Update: New Legal Framework For Online Gaming From 1st May 2026On 22 April 2026, the Central Government issued a series of gazette notifications to announce the commencement of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 (“Act”) and its new Rules, from the 1st of May 2026. The notifications have also set up the new Online Gaming Authority of India and empowered certain officers to investigate offences under the Act.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
VideoWebinar: The Changing Indian Labour Law Regime & Its ImpactThe session would give an insight of the significant changes under the labour codes and its impact on the industry.WorldwideEmployment and HRShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleForeign Investments In REITsThe abovementioned amendments to the legal and regulatory regime governing REITs in India were accompanied by the Government diluting its stand on ‘real estate business' and permitting FDI in rent generating assets. IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleRELATED PARTY TRANSACTION REGIME – CRITICAL ASPECTSSecurities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has recently introduced significant changes in the regime governing related parties transactions ("RPT")...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleDisclosure Of Infosys Whistleblower Investigations – What Does The Law Demand?The recent change in leadership at Infosys has thrown up interesting questions relating to the vigil mechanism in a listed company. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleIndia Bans Seven Persistent Organic Pollutants Listed Under Stockholm ConventionThe Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 7 October, 2020, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, ratified the ban on seven Persistent Organic Pollutants ("POPs")...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleM&A In Insurance – Paradise Lost And Found?The Indian insurance sector has come a long way over the past decade with some of the marque international insurance players tying up with domestic partners to promote insurance companies in India.IndiaInsuranceShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleRegulatory Updates: Capital Markets - April 2016The RB, by a circular issued on April 13, 2016, has notified certain key changes in relation to overseas issuance of Indian Rupee denominated bonds (popularly known as ‘Masala bonds'), by eligible Indian entities.IndiaFinance and BankingShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticlePassing Of The Real Estate Regulation And Development Bill, Brings Cheer To Home BuyersThe real water shed moment for the real estate sector came on March 15, 2016, with the passing of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, ("Real Estate Bill") by the Lok Sabha. IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleNew Rules On Payment Of Long Term Capital Gains Tax On Non-STT TransactionsThis note intends to analyse the draft notification issued by the CBDT under the third proviso to the clause (38) of section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 highlight its impact on the primary and secondary market transactions.IndiaTaxShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleDRAFT E-COMMERCE GUIDELINES FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRSA mechanism to converge this process with the National Consumer Helpline must also be provided.IndiaConsumer ProtectionShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleLessees Required To Obtain Timely Prior Approval Under The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 To Continue Mining Beyond The Two Years PeriodThe Centre recently passed the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Act 2020 ("Amendment Act") which allows companies that do not possess any prior coal mining experience to engage in mining projects...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleForeign Investment In The Insurance Sector – A Regulatory Perspective While granting the approval, it is customary for the IRDAI to impose a lock-in period on the shares acquired.IndiaInsuranceShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleRegulatory Updates - Insurance Law Insights, Vol 1 | April 2016Late last year, the IRDAI had released an exposure draft on regulations governing the establishment and operation of the proposed Indian branch of the Lloyd's of London.IndiaInsuranceShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleRemuneration And Rewards: Myths vs. RealityLimits on remuneration/rewards to intermediaries has been an area which is highly controversial and keenly debated, following the changes introduced by the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015.IndiaInsuranceShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleBombay High Court Decision – A Game-Changer for Redevelopment ApprovalsIn a recent judicial ruling, the Bombay High Court played a decisive role in resolving a property redevelopment dispute involving an owner-developer, their partner, and uncooperative tenants.IndiaReal Estate and ConstructionShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
ArticleCentre Issues Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines To Regulate Shared Mobility And Reduce Traffic Congestion And PollutionThe Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 were issued on 27 November 2020 as per the requirements and provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and further as per the amended Section 93 ...IndiaTransportShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co