Argus Partners presents its office locations and legal disclaimer, outlining the Bar Council of India's restrictions on advocate solicitation and advertising.

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. – Morgan Freeman. The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") is being pursued by corporate entities worldwide.

A delay in compliance with the reporting requirements with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") under the Companies Act, 2013 ("Companies Act"), may turn expensive for Indian companies with effect from July 1, 2022.

The European Committee for Food Contact Materials and Articles (CD-P-MCA) initiated public consultations on February 5, 2020 for two new draft documents relating to food contact materials.

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused substantial business disruption across all walks of life.

In a significant relief for private companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") vide its notification dated February 12, 2025, has extended the deadline for mandatory dematerialization (Demat) of securities...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictions imposed on the movement of people, goods and services, companies are facing new hurdles in carrying on their business while ensuring compliance with ...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide its latest circular dated December 7, 2018 has mandated all listed entities to disclose to stock exchanges details pertaining to significant beneficial owners ...

This comprehensive newsletter examines critical regulatory updates from India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India, and Ministry of Finance for May 2026. The analysis covers significant amendments to corporate social responsibility rules, foreign exchange management regulations, and foreign direct investment policies, with particular focus on insurance sector liberalization and enhanced compliance frameworks for cross-border investments.

If Companies know the law is enforced, compliance is ensured!

Several steps are being taken by the Indian Government to tackle the spread of novel coronavirus in the country which has been termed by many as the greatest challenge faced by the world since the Second World War.

Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") framework in India has taken a step forward with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") introducing an extensive format for reporting CSR.

In a recent amendment, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has inserted a new Rule 25B under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (Incorporation Rules) providing for the procedure to be followed...

Global trends towards a stakeholder-centric governance model have resulted in a structured movement towards responsible business conduct.

In a recent move to further simplify business operations, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") amended the Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009 ("LLP Rules"), designating the Centre for

The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) is consulting on a draft National Contingency Plan for Marine Pollution from Shipping and Offshore Installations (NCP).

In advance of the forthcoming application release, MCA recently opened the Social Equity Verification Portal, a prerequisite to the application process, on September 8.

In late December 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed S.B. 5470 into law, which will impose a range of Truth in Lending Act-like disclosure requirements on providers of commercial financing

This May newsletter covers categories of relevant updates notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) and the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) for the month of April.

One of the greatest roadblocks on the path of sustainable and collective economic growth is the abuse of economic power and the collection of wealth through illicit means.