ArticleLeistritz Forms Joint Venture In IndiaLeistritz India proposes to market and distribute advanced screw pumps designed and manufactured by the Leistritz Group in the Indian market.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
VideoSeminar: Lifecycle Of India Focused Funds Panel 2 (Video Content)Key legal, regulatory and tax considerations for Indian investments and evolving structures for exits from India (14 April 2015).IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
ArticleChanging Schools: The Government Should Allow Private Companies To Set Up SchoolsPrivate sector is making immense contribution to K-12 education sector. However, our laws still require schools to be set up by a not-for-profit structure, such as a trust or society.IndiaConsumer ProtectionNishith Desai Associates
ArticleSchooled In SocialismOf late, we have had a lot of legislative and stakeholder activism in the K-12 and higher education space in India. States like Tamil Nadu, Rajashthan & Maharashtra has seen the most of it. IndiaConsumer ProtectionNishith Desai Associates
ArticleAricent Acquires SmartplayAricent recently completed a 100% acquisition of semiconductor engineering services company, Smartplay. IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
VideoDay 1 – Panel I – Cross Border M&As In The Indian Technology Sector: Structuring And Tax Issues (Video Content)Trends in Technology and E-Commerce in India: Legal and Tax Issues May 14-15, 2015IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
VideoDay 1 – Panel II – Cross Border M&As In The Indian Technology Sector: Due Diligence (Video Content)Trends in Technology and E-Commerce in India: Legal and Tax Issues May 14-15, 2015.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
VideoDay 1 – Panel III – Cross Border M&As In The Indian Technology Sector: Employee And IP Issues (Video Content)Trends in Technology and E-Commerce in India: Legal and Tax Issues May 14-15, 2015.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
VideoDay 2 – Panel V – Open House Discussions On Issues To Be Considered When Operating India Focused E-Commerce Businesses (Video Content)Trends in Technology and E-Commerce in India: Legal and Tax Issues May 14-15, 2015.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
ArticleElectra Partners Sells Stake In Zensar TechnologiesElectra Plc is London Stock Exchange listed investment trust managed by Electra Partners LLP, a UK based independent private equity fund manager with over 25 years' experience in the mid-market segment.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
ArticleEmployee Misclassification - The New World Order?Possibly, the current biggest HR-legal issue faced by on-demand and gig economy companies globally is whether their workers are being misclassified.IndiaEmployment and HRNishith Desai Associates
ArticleIncreased Complaints Of Sexual HarassmentAn increased number of cases of sexual harassment have recently been reported in India. As the law on sexual harassment in the workplace is more than five years oldIndiaEmployment and HRNishith Desai Associates
ArticleTrade Unions And Collective BargainingThe potential for growth in trade union represented workers is huge given the fact that India is likely to have a working population of more than 64% by the year 2021.IndiaEmployment and HRNishith Desai Associates
ArticleDesigning A Special ‘Window For Funding Stalled Affordable And Middle Income Housing Projects' For The Government (SWAMIH)On November 6, 2019, the Union Cabinet chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the establishment of a 'Special Window' to provide priority debt financing for the completion...IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
ArticleIndia Steps Towards Localisation Of Payment Systems DataThe Reserve Bank of India had earlier in April this year issued a notification on the storage of payment system data, which requires amongst other things, that all payment system providers...IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
VideoSeminar: Lifecycle Of India Focused Funds – Emerging Standards Of Corporate Governance – Recent Issues And Perspective And Concluding Remarks (July 07, 2015, New York) (Video Content)There is an emerging impact investment market in India for businesses and social ventures that can deliver measurable social impact as well as appropriate financial returns. IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
VideoSeminar: Lifecycle Of India Focused Funds – Keynote By Vandana Radhakrishnan (July 07, 2015, New York) (Video Content)There is an emerging impact investment market in India for businesses and social ventures that can deliver measurable social impact as well as appropriate financial returns.IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
ArticleRegulated Medical Devices In India To Lose Exemption From Labelling RequirementsOn June 23 2017, the Government of India notified an amendment to a law that regulates contents of labels of all pre-packaged goods sold in India.IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesNishith Desai Associates
ArticleComparative Advertisements vs. Product Disparagement: Walking The Thin LineWith fast-paced competition, every brand wants to be in the evoked set of consumer's brand and hence, Companies often resort to comparative advertising in order to grab consumer attention.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentNishith Desai Associates
ArticleGIC Invests In Capital First LimitedGIC, a sovereign wealth fund established by the government of Singapore, has acquired (directly and through its affiliates) a 14% stake (approx.) in Capital First Limited. SingaporeGovernment, Public SectorNishith Desai Associates