On October 12, 2020, the CCI agreed with allegations of cartelization against several Kraft paper manufacturers and their regional associations (collectively ‘OPs').

On September 30, 2022, the CCI penalised PI Opportunities Fund – I and Pioneer Investment Fund (collectively referred to as ‘Acquirers') in relation to its acquisition of 6.03% of shareholding...

The Indian Supreme Court has overturned a landmark penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Amazon, establishing critical boundaries on the antitrust regulator's enforcement powers. This decision addresses fundamental questions about merger notification requirements, the scope of regulatory authority, and procedural fairness in competition law proceedings. The ruling has significant implications for foreign investment and the predictability of India's regulatory framework for cross-border t

On June 20, 2019, CCI approved the acquisition of approximately 7.98% of the total outstanding equity share capital of Ajax Engineering Private Limited by Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP along with right of representation ...

On September 23, 2019, the CCI approved Varenna Holdings Limited's (‘Varenna') acquisition of approximately 40% of the shareholding in Dixcy Textiles Private Limited

On November 3, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA') issued the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment Rules, 2025 (‘MBP Amendment')...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a three-month compliance facilitation window allowing companies to regularize their filing status under significantly reduced penalty structures.

The recent ruling of the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange, New Delhi (Appellate Tribunal) in the matter of Jaipur IPL Cricket Private Limited and Ors. v. The Special Director Directorate ...

The Madras High Court in the case of Bhagavan Das Dhananjaya Das versus Union of India and Anr. [2018] has ruled that a director ought to be given an opportunity of personal hearing, before...

MCA, by way of a Notification dated August 18, 2022, has amended the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, by inserting a new Rule 25B for physical verification of the registered office of a company.

On June 9, 2025, US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum of new guidelines to federal prosecutors for investigations and enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 1977 (the "FCPA").

Further to the update on the proposed reservation for PWDs in our email of November 07, 2025, we write to update you that the Government of Karnataka has now published the draft Karnataka Rights...

The Karnataka Government has introduced significant amendments to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, effective September 4, 2026. These changes include digitization of registration processes, perpetual validity of registration certificates, relaxed conditions for women's night shift employment, and revised penalties for non-compliance. The amendments also align the legislation with newly notified Labour Codes and introduce new employer obligations regarding employee documentation.

We wanted to update you on a significant (proposed) development for private establishments in Karnataka.

On July 26, 2019, CCI approved the acquisition of 49.9% equity shareholding of Sundaram BNP Paribas Home Finance Limited (‘SHFL') by Sundaram Finance Limited (‘SFL').

The International Financial Services Centre Authority ("IFSCA") by a notification dated October 11, 2022 introduced the IFSCA (Setting up and Operation...

RBI has, by way of a Notification dated November 13, 2025, amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 (‘Export Regulations') to extend key statutory timelines...

SEBI has, by way of a Circular dated June 5, 2025, established a new Framework for Environment, Social and Governance (‘ESG') Debt Securities.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) has notified the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 by way of Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2026/299...

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced comprehensive new regulations consolidating the entire export-import framework, set to take effect from October 2026.