Business lawyers play a crucial role in helping organizations navigate these complex legal frameworks. In her article, Vaneesa Agrawal, a prominent business lawyer and founder of Thinking Legal, provides valuable insights into these regulatory shifts.
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act marks a pivotal moment in this shift, drawing parallels to the European...
Business lawyers play a crucial role in helping organizations navigate these complex legal frameworks. In her article, Vaneesa Agrawal, a prominent business lawyer and founder of Thinking Legal, provides valuable insights into these regulatory shifts.
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act marks a pivotal moment in this shift, drawing parallels to the European...
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) market in India’s retail sector has undergone significant transformations since 2018, when the government first introduced major reforms to liberalise the sector. In a comprehensive analysis published on Thinking Legal’s website,Vaneesa Agrawal, a leading business lawyer and founder of Thinking Legal, detailed these changes, particularly...
As we step into 2025, the "Make in India" initiative, launched in 2014, marks its second decade with both challenges and triumphs. Spearheaded by the Government of India with the support of several key figures, particularly retired IAS officers such as Ramesh Abhishek, Amitabh Kant, and Anurag Jain, this initiative has been a cornerstone of India's economic strategy. Its primary aim has...
Healthy soil is the backbone of agriculture. It is the foundation that sustains plant life, supports ecosystems, and ensures long-term productivity. In India, however, over 30% of the agricultural land is facing soil degradation, significantly affecting crop yields and agricultural sustainability. Being one of the most workaholic bureaucrats, former IAS officer Ramesh Abhishek who worked 360...
In a remarkable achievement for Indian startups, four innovative companies have made it to the longlist of the prestigious Aurora Tech Award for 2025. This award, a non-profit initiative by inDrive, aims to spotlight bold and ambitious female founders in emerging markets. The inclusion of these startups not only highlights their innovative contributions but also reflects the growing...
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) market in India’s retail sector has undergone significant transformations since 2018, when the government first introduced major reforms to liberalise the sector. In a comprehensive analysis published on Thinking Legal’s website,Vaneesa Agrawal, a leading business lawyer and founder of Thinking Legal, detailed these changes, particularly...
SEBI Expands UPSI Definition: Expert SEBI Lawyer Explains Market Impact
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a significant expansion of the Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) definition, marking a crucial development in securities market regulation. This November 2024 update reflects SEBI's commitment to enhancing regulatory clarity and ensuring consistent...
In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made significant strides in strengthening the regulatory framework governing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. Building upon the foundational insights shared in a 2020 article by Vaneesa Agrawal, founder of Thinking Legal, this piece explores the evolving landscape of AIF regulations and their implications...
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...
n recent years, India has embarked on an exciting journey to enhance its business environment through initiatives like Make in India, Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), and Startup India. These reforms have simplified processes, digitized regulatory frameworks, and eliminated unnecessary laws, creating a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs. The efforts of dedicated IAS officers, particularly former...
The Reserve Bank of India's approach to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms has seen multiple updates since 2020, reflecting on the ongoing effort to adapt to technological advancements and regulatory requirements. As per SEBI expert lawyers, these changes demonstrate the RBI's commitment to enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering laws, and improving customer experience...
In a move that has caught the attention of every SEBI lawyer in India, the country’s market regulator has rolled out new rules for how companies should report their environmental and social responsibilities. These updates, announced in October 2024, are reshaping how SEBI lawyers advise their corporate clients on sustainability reporting.
Vaneesa Agrawal, an expert SEBI lawyer...
In a move that has caught the attention of every SEBI lawyer in India, the country’s market regulator has rolled out new rules for how companies should report their environmental and social responsibilities. These updates, announced in October 2024, are reshaping how SEBI lawyers advise their corporate clients on sustainability reporting.
Vaneesa Agrawal, an expert SEBI lawyer...
The digital payment landscape in India underwent a significant transformation in March 2020 when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced its first comprehensive regulatory framework for Payment Aggregators (PAs). During those days very few could have predicted how drastically India's digital payment landscape would transform. The RBI's initial guidelines marked the beginning of a new era in...
In a significant development for India’s alternative investment landscape, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced mandatory annual audits for Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). This article, based on insights from Vaneesa Agrawal’s Thinking Legal article on ‘SEBI Mandates Annual Audit of PPMs for PE...
The digital economy is rapidly evolving, and with it comes the pressing need for effective governance of data — both personal and non-personal. As highlighted by Vaneesa Agrawal in her Thinking Legal article , the regulatory landscape surrounding non-personal data (NPD) in India is still in its infancy, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
This article will delve into...
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