With the introduction of the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 20251(Rules), the government aims to create a robust mechanism to streamline the process for nominating beneficiaries for bank deposits, articles in safe custody, and safety lockers held by banking companies across India. The rules significantly modernize the existing system through the incorporation of digital authentication, thereby... Continue Reading →
Author: Archana Balasubramanian Have you been or heard from an IPO aspirant encountering unexpected delays or rejections during SEBI scrutiny on their path to listing? Despite planning initial public offerings having collected three years of audited financials, compliance certifications, board restructuring, and the draft red herring prospectus? The delays are not because their financials are weak,... Continue Reading →
Author: Archana Balasubramanian For decades, promoters preparing for initial public offerings focused on financial metrics, operational scale, and market positioning. The implicit understanding was simple: deliver strong earnings growth, maintain clean audits, and manage stakeholder relationships. The rest would fall into place. That calculus has fundamentally changed. Today's capital markets—particularly in India where regulatory evolution... Continue Reading →
Author: Nitin Jain India's festive season is poised to generate record-breaking gig workforce demand, with estimates suggesting over 500,000 temporary jobs across e-commerce, logistics, and warehousing. However, this celebratory spike may also bring unprecedented legal scrutiny to platform employment practices that have evolved in regulatory gray areas. The scale of seasonal hiring creates unique legal... Continue Reading →
Author: Archana Balasubramanian In an increasingly protectionist global environment, Indian exporters must recalibrate their contractual frameworks to withstand trade volatility. With the United States implementing fresh tariff hikes on Indian goods, including textiles, gems, and leather, the risk of geopolitical disruption has moved from theory to present-day exposure. The current tariff escalation represents more than... Continue Reading →
Author: Nitin Jain The divergent responses of gaming platform founders to recent policy developments highlight an important truth: legal challenges are not always about who is right, but about whether the fight is worth it. This principle extends far beyond gaming into every sector experiencing regulatory flux. When faced with adverse government action, business founders... Continue Reading →
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