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...
"The silence has been broken," remarks Indian business lawyers.
After a prolonged period of silence following the Sahoo Committee Report, the recent Budget 2024 speech has reignited discussions about Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) in India. This sudden revival of interest in VCCs has caught the attention of business lawyers and financial experts across the country, marking a potentially...
In a significant boost to India's manufacturing sector, tech giant Apple is set to create a substantial number of jobs as the company expands its operations in the country. This development is being hailed as a major achievement for the Make in India initiative, launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative, which has been championed by numerous current and former IAS...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced significant amendments to the regulations governing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency within the sector. These changes, effective from April 2024, are not only timely but also resonate with the insights provided by Vaneesa Agrawal...
The Union Budget for 2024-25 has allocated ₹1,500 crore for the third phase of the eCourts project, a significant initiative aimed at modernizing the digital infrastructure of the Indian judiciary. This project, conceptualized in 2005 under the leadership of e-committee in Supreme Court of India of which Ex-IAS officer Ramesh Abhishek was a member, aims to enhance access to justice...
The world of financial markets thrives on information. Investor decisions, market trends, and ultimately, a healthy economic ecosystem rely on accurate and timely communication from companies and other market participants. However, recent events have highlighted the potential for information, or the lack thereof, to disrupt the market and create significant volatility. Navigating complex...
In a significant move to bolster its regulatory framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed substantial changes to the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) under its Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations. This development marks a pivotal shift in SEBI's approach to combating insider trading and ensuring fair market practices.
The...
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