Following the Indian Supreme Court decision in March 2020 (see our update on the ruling here), under which the ban on cryptocurrencies was lifted, the Indian government brought out the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021.
Although this bill was to be taken up for discussion in the winter session, it has been deferred due to representations made by the crypto industry.
Download .pdf The Indian government is currently evaluating a landmark policy shift that could allow Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) in inventory led e-commerce models, specifically for export purposes. Historically, India has maintained a strict prohibition on FDI...
Download .pdf Last month, the Reserve Bank of India (the “RBI”) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 (the “2026 Regulations”), which will come into effect from October 1, 2026. The 2026 Regulations...
Download .pdf India’s Union Budget (the “Budget”) for the financial year 2026-27 was announced on February 1, 2026, and the Finance Bill, 2026 (the “Finance Bill”) was tabled in Parliament. The Finance Bill will undergo discussion in Parliament before its...
Download .pdf On December 21, 2025, the Indian government published the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 (the “Amendment Act”) in the official gazette for general information. The Amendment Act, once notified, will introduce...
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with a steadily liberalised regulatory framework and strong policy support for foreign investment. Most sectors permit 100% FDI under the automatic route, and investors can choose from multiple entry options,...
Compliance with India’s foreign investment regulations is now more critical than ever. The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a number of investigations, especially in the fintech, e-commerce and similar sectors, where the purpose of foreign investment is...