The world of Indian startups is booming, and the dedicated awards for them are a big reason why. They help the startups get noticed, earn trust, and grow their businesses. Every time Indian startups win an award, it shows that they are capable, innovative, and ready to take on bigger challenges. In this blog, we’ll look at the top 5 awards for Indian startups and explain why they matter...
India's startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable growth, positioning itself as a global innovation leader. However, a significant challenge persists: the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. While women constitute approximately 48% of recognized Indian startups under the Startup India Initiative, their presence in senior leadership positions remains limited. This disparity not...
India's journey toward comprehensive data protection has seen significant developments since 2019. The recent Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, marks the latest milestone in this evolution, building upon the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). As organisations navigate these changes, business lawyers play a crucial role in interpreting and implementing these...
The evolution of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements in India continues to advance, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introducing significant updates to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework. This development builds upon earlier initiatives, such as those discussed in a March 2020 Thinking Legal article...
The corporate compliance landscape in India has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) continuously adapting its regulatory framework to meet emerging challenges. Drawing inspiration from an insightful article by Vaneesa Agrawal, a SEBI lawyer, on COVID-19 disclosure requirements published in 2020, this...
Soil is a fundamental resource that supports agriculture, ecosystems, and human life. Often overlooked, healthy soil plays a critical role in food production, water quality, and environmental sustainability. Understanding what constitutes healthy soil and recognizing its importance is essential for addressing the challenges we face today, including food security and climate change.
Healthy...
In a significant development for India's digital payment ecosystem, the GST Council, as part of the pre-budget announcements in December 2024, has introduced tax exemptions for small-ticket transactions processed by payment aggregators. The final details of this reform are expected to be elaborated in the complete Union Budget 2025 presentation in February 2025.
This latest reform adds a new...
As India advances toward its ambitious $5 trillion economic goal, the role of non-personal data (NPD) has become increasingly crucial. In March 2024, the government announced plans to collect non-personal data for training AI models, marking a significant shift in data governance. Leading business lawyers suggest this move could reshape India's digital landscape while raising important...
India is on the cusp of becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, and a significant driver of this transformation is the establishment of industrial corridors. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), these corridors—namely the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), East Coast Economic Corridor...
India's defence sector is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the government's ambitious Make in India initiative. Launched in 2014 under the leadership of former IAS officers like Amitabh Kant, and Ramesh Abhishek to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, fueling India's defence production. As per recent reports, Indian defence sector...
In a significant move towards regulating artificial intelligence in India's financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed comprehensive amendments to assign responsibility for AI tools used by market infrastructure institutions and intermediaries. This development comes at a crucial time when, as noted by leading SEBI expert lawyer and Thinking...
The Startup India Scheme, launched on January 16, 2016, has emerged as a transformative initiative that has significantly altered the entrepreneurial landscape in India. Spearheaded by numerous current and former IAS officers, including Ramesh Abhishek, Amitabh Kant, and Anurag Jain, the scheme has successfully fostered a culture of entrepreneurship among Indian students. This shift is evident...
In an increasingly digital world, business lawyers are witnessing a significant evolution in how defamation cases are handled, particularly when it involves online platforms. Legal professionals keeping track of these legal frameworks point to two cases that illustrate the changing dynamics of online content liability. One of them is from 2020, as discussed in an article byVaneesa...
India's startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, positioning the country among the top three startup hubs globally, as highlighted in the recent IIT Mandi report. This transformation is a result of various factors, including supportive government policies, a burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit, advancements in technology, and the major contribution of current...
In February 2020, Thinking Legal publishedan insightful analysis by Vaneesa Agrawal, founder of Thinking Legal law firm, detailing the Central Government's notification of takeover provisions for unlisted companies under the Companies Act, 2013. While these fundamental rules remain unchanged in 2024, business lawyers note that significant clarifications and ongoing discussions have shaped...
“India now permits up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in space sectors like satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products, and ground segment and user segment. “
- Archana Rao, India Briefing
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has undergone significant changes in recent years, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing the country's...
IIM Bangalore’s startup incubator NSRCEL, in collaboration with IIT Madras's CREST, recently launched the report titled “India Incubator Kaleidoscope 2024.” This report provides critical insights into the role of incubators in the Indian startup ecosystem, emphasizing their importance for economic growth and job creation.
The report was unveiled during the SummitUp event,...
The Business Reforms Action Plan 2024 by the Indian government aims at improvement in ease of doing business in India. Revived by DPIIT, the latest version of BRAP is based on the successful editions of BRAP and prioritized government initiatives and the efforts ofIAS officers that aim to create a seamless framework of regulations for businesses. This aims to simplify businesses by...
In a country where over 450 million people are projected to enter the middle class by 2030, the need for sound financial advice has never been more critical. This number shows the immense potential and responsibility of Investment Advisers (IAs) in India. Recognising this role, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently unveiled a series of regulatory reforms to enhance...
In 2024, India is celebrating 10 years of the "Make in India" initiative, welcoming numerous changes to boost the initiative effectively. Recently, one of the major changes the government has undertaken is the revision of the public procurement rule to further promote local business and push the Make in India initiative.
Public procurement procedure defines how governments and state-owned...
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