Key legal issues for tech start-ups in India

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement: Round-tripping and Indian foreign exchange law risks in cross-border transactions

Oct 28, 2026

Can a transaction that complies with foreign exchange laws at every step still be violative? In Genpact India Private Limited v. Directorate of Enforcement, the Karnataka High Court observed that formal compliance did not by itself end the inquiry under the Foreign...

Fast-track mergers in India: Will the proposed Company Law amendments help speed the process?

Sep 25, 2026

Download .pdf Background Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) offers an expedited route for specified mergers, including those between: (i) small companies; (ii) a holding company and its wholly-owned subsidiary; or (iii) a prescribed class of...

The significance of a “time is of the essence” clause in M&A agreements

Sep 17, 2026

Download .pdf Introduction In mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions, timely performance is often critical. Signing, satisfying conditions precedent, obtaining regulatory approvals, paying the purchase price, and closing may all be tied to specific...

India’s IRDAI overhauls the insurance company share transfer and amalgamation framework

Aug 17, 2026

Download .pdf Background On July 30, 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (the “IRDAI”) notified the IRDAI (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (the “Amendment...

India releases draft foreign investment rules: Implications for foreign investors

Aug 12, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has recently released draft rules to replace the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. Some important changes are being proposed as regards the fair value at which a foreign buyer can purchase Indian...

Important tax considerations for foreign law firms rendering services in India

Jul 28, 2026

Download .pdf Background India is a key destination for cross-border investments, acquisitions and commercial transactions. In this regard, several foreign law firms partner or collaborate with Indian law firms and financial advisors or act independently to...

Key legal issues for tech start-ups in India

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Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement: Round-tripping and Indian foreign exchange law risks in cross-border transactions

Fast-track mergers in India: Will the proposed Company Law amendments help speed the process?

The significance of a “time is of the essence” clause in M&A agreements

India’s IRDAI overhauls the insurance company share transfer and amalgamation framework

India releases draft foreign investment rules: Implications for foreign investors

Important tax considerations for foreign law firms rendering services in India

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