GIFT City and Aircraft Leasing in India
(Ramesh K. Vaidyanathan and Mansi Singh) To quote India’s civil aviation minister: “By positioning India as a competitive aircraft...
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Refining Institutional Arbitration: Key Highlights of the MCIA Rules, 2025
Parv Lodha and Aishwarya Kaushiq In an era where businesses demand faster, smarter, and more reliable dispute resolution, arbitration is...
Implementing the Apprentice Act: A Practical Guide for Indian Businesses
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan Introduction A significant challenge within the Indian labour market lies in the...
SEBI’s ESG Bonds Framework Prompts Early Market Response From L&T
Within weeks of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“ SEBI ”) introducing its Framework for Environment, Social, and Governance...
India Aviation Update
Mansi Singh and Suyash Sarvankar India has emerged as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market, driven by rapid growth in...
Women in Leadership Roles: How well do you fare?
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan INTRODUCTION Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“ DE&I ”) efforts are best implemented if...
The Vijaya Bank Case: A Turning Point in Employment Bond Enforcement in India?
(Mansi Singh and Riya Jain) In today’s competitive talent landscape, employers usually invest significant resources in onboarding and...
Transition of 38 forms from Version 2 to Version 3 on Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ web portal
(Xerxes Antia and Rohit Kudtarkar) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (“ MCA ”) maintains a web portal on which...
Genso(L)essons: Role of Independent Directors in Curbing Corporate Frauds
Regulatory actions against Gensol and its promoters have once again highlighted how some start-ups that emerge as listed companies are...
Supplementary RoW Compensation Guidelines for Transmission Lines
(Parveen Arora and Ishaan Chopra) The Ministry of Power (“ MoP ”) recently issued supplementary guidelines on March 21, 2025, for...
Flexibility vs. Security: How Telangana Plans to Tackle the Gig Economy’s Hidden Cost
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Imagine reclining on your couch, tapping an app to order dinner, or transforming...
Payment of Gratuity in India– Key Points to note for Organisations
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) In India, employees are provided several social security benefits for their...
(India) Income Tax Bill 2025: Key Proposals Impacting Cross Border Transactions and Capital Flows
India’s draft Income Tax Bill 2025 ( ITB 2025 ) is more than a legislative rewrite - it's Indian Government’s endeavor to align India’s...
FCRA Compliance Update: Timelines Introduced for Foreign Fund Management
(Xerxes Antia and Aanchal Merchant) The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (“ MHA ”) has issued a notification on April 7,...
Employment Agreements in India - 101
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Employment agreements are more than just formalities; they serve as the foundation for...
POSH Law in India - 101
(Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan) Workplace safety is not just about physical well-being. It is about making sure...
Clarification for issuing bonus shares for Indian companies engaged in FDI prohibited sectors
(Xerxes Antia and Disha Dubey) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“ DPIIT ”), on April 7, 2025, issued Press...
Performance Improvement Plan: Standard Operating Procedure
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan Introduction With the appraisal season now complete, addressing an employee’s...
Gratuity forfeiture without criminal conviction: Key ruling under the Gratuity Act
Arjun Paleri, Raisa Pinto and Harinie Seenivasan Introduction Statutory gratuity is a mandatory financial benefit granted to...
Is “Deemed Acceptance” Deemed Acceptance?
(Juhi Mehta and Natasha Rao) Introduction: A wide range of contracts, from simple standard form purchase orders to detailed, negotiated...
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