BY NITIN JAIN It's not often that a regulatory case opens a 10+ year window into past compliance decisions. But that's what the Enforcement Directorate's INR 1,654 crore FEMA case against Myntra is doing. The alleged violations (from 2010–2015) involve multi-brand retail structuring using affiliate sellers. The ED claims that Vector E-Commerce, an entity related... Continue Reading →
Your Startup Just Got Funded! Now What? A Guide for Indian Ventures
Congratulations! That feeling of excitement after securing Venture Capital (VC) funding for your Indian startup is truly special. It's a massive validation of your hard work, your idea, and your team. But here's the honest truth: the real work truly begins now. Think of VC funding not as a finish line, but as rocket fuel.... Continue Reading →
Navigating SME IPOs – Recent Regulatory Changes
Introduction As capital markets become more and more accessible to both investors and companies, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has the primary duty of protecting and safeguarding the interests of its investors.[1] Through the implications of rules and regulations, SEBI ensures the smooth functioning across the various segments of the stock exchange. Amongst... Continue Reading →
ESG in the Digital Era: Corporate Compliance and Sustainable Business Practices
The rise of digital industries such as fintech and e-commerce has reshaped the global business landscape, requiring companies to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations. As companies face increasing pressure to demonstrate sustainability, the digital era introduces both opportunities and challenges in meeting ESG requirements. With this dynamic shift, businesses must... Continue Reading →
Funding Social Impact: Onboarding the Social Stock Exchange
Introduction The concept of Social Stock exchange developed on the premise that the development of the social sector would have a positive impact on the economic development of India. This innovative segment of the existing stock exchange’s aims to unlock social capital by providing a regulated environment for both Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and For-Profit Social... Continue Reading →
Funding the Fight: Third Party Funding and Insolvency Proceedings
Any entity which is undergoing corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) faces severe financial distress due to the lack/scarcity or absence of funds in its coffers. The Resolution Professional (RP) has the primary duty of managing the affairs of the company undergoing CIRP and has several primary duties as provided under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code... Continue Reading →

