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Category: Regulatory & Compliance
Cross-Border Data Transfer Under the DPDP Act 2023: What the Rules Actually Require
The DPDP Act 2023 framework on cross-border data transfer, the role of the negative-list mechanism, and the operational compliance steps for Indian…
Regulatory Checklist: What a Startup Needs Before Its First Funding Round
Pre-funding regulatory posture — corporate, IP, FEMA, tax, and sector licences — that institutional investors diligence. Operational founder checklist.
Environmental Compliance for Infrastructure Projects in India
EIA Notification, EC process, CTE/CTO, forest and wildlife approvals, and NGT risk for Indian infrastructure developers. Sequencing guide for projects.
GST on Real Estate Transactions: Compliance Issues and Common Errors
GST rates on residential and commercial real estate, ITC restrictions, JDA and TDR treatment under the post-April-2019 regime. Compliance flashpoints.
Competition Law and Distribution Agreements: What Dealers and Principals Must Know
Section 3(4) vertical restraints — RPM, exclusive territory, tie-in — and CCI enforcement against distribution structures. Indian principal-dealer guide.
FEMA Compliance for Businesses: Common Issues and How to Avoid Them
FEMA reporting, compounding, and common violations — FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI, ECB filings. Operational guide for Indian businesses with cross-border flows.
SEBI Insider Trading Rules: What Promoters and KMP Must Know
PIT Regulations 2015 for promoters and KMP — UPSI handling, trading windows, disclosure norms, and pre-clearance. Compliance guide for listed-company insiders.
DPDP Act 2023: What Businesses Must Do Now
Scope, consent, DPO, breach notification, and DPDP Rules 2025 obligations under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Business guide.
FDI in India 2025: Sectors, Routes, and the Automatic Route Explained
FDI policy 2025 — automatic vs government route, sectoral caps, prohibited sectors, RBI reporting obligations. Current compliance guide for foreign investors.