CCI’s market study on Competition and Regulatory issues In the Taxi and Cab Aggregator Industry

On September 9, 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) published its market study on competition and regulatory issues in the taxi and cab aggregator industry

SC Verdict on Money Laundering – Takeaways and Aftermath

One of the most awaited decisions this year was pronounced in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary. The three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar

Creating an architecture for net zero emissions

We all are the stakeholders in climate change and with that intent, arises the need to regulate the majority of sectors which consume the resources in the environment.

Apex Court directs SEBI to disclose: Cherry-Picking not an option while adhering to the principles of natural justice

The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a landmark decision, in the matter of Reliance Industries Limited v. Securities & Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”)

Navigating GST 2.0 – Issue 14

Despite GST’s clear intent to overcome issues of multiplicity and cascading effect of taxes, till date certain items remain beyond the purview of GST.

Damages have become less damaging

The Government of India has issued the much-awaited clarification (vide Circular No. 178/10/2022-GST dated 3rd August 2022) on what could get covered as a

GST In India The Road Ahead

No doubt, businesses and the Government have faced their respective set of challenges to adapt to the GST regime.  Greater compliance, increased transparency and the simplicity of one single tax law balance out the negatives.  Tax never being a dull topic

Taxand : Global M&A Tax Guide 2022 – Complete Guide

We are happy to share Taxand’s latest edition of its Global M&A Tax Guide. This desktop guide equips the reader with tax reference points relevant to mergers and acquisitions, including recent local tax measures and developments across jurisdictions. Over the course of coming weeks and months, Taxand guide will provide market-by-market updates.

Taxand: Global M&A Tax Guide 2022 – India Chapter

We are happy to share Taxand’s latest edition of its Global M&A Tax Guide. This desktop guide equips the reader with tax reference points relevant to mergers and acquisitions, including recent local tax measures and developments across jurisdictions. Over the course of coming weeks and months, Taxand guide will provide market-by-market updates.ELP, Taxand’s India partner has authored the India chapter for this guide

Guidelines on misleading advertisements in India

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements

ELP Knowledge Series India Update Part 2 0f 2022

This document is intended to keep you updated on the latest legal, policy and regulatory developments in India. It is our endeavour to short-list, collate and analyze the available data in order to curate information

India – Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade ECTA: Key Takeaways

On April 2, 2022, India, and Australia signed the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The ECTA is an interim arrangement and parties will begin negotiations on a full-fledged free trade agreement in the next 75 days.

Manual of Key Judicial Pronouncements – Alcobev Sector – Volume 2

Metaverse – Are Indian Laws Ready

In just over three decades of the world wide web’s existence, over half of the world is now online; with the recent pandemic only augmenting it multifold

Decoding NFTs and their Regulation in India

The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has sparked several debates around the world on their legality and efficacy. It has led to the creation of a frenzy centering around Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs.

ELP Podcast Series – BIS in India : Navigating the framework of Technical Barriers to Trade – Part 2

Podcast Series: Parthasarathi Jha in conversation with...

Legal implications of recent issues in the hospitality sector in India

Set against the backdrop of one of the most difficult periods in the hospitality sector..

The Interplay Between CSR and ESG Norms: What India Inc and Investors Need to Focus on

With sustainable and impact investing gaining traction, ESG is picking up pace as an important tool for investors to identify their investments. The Indian regulators, MCA and SEBI

Digital Taxes | Uncertainty shrouds India’s equalisation levy

In their article for Moneycontrol, ELP’s Kumar Visalaksh and Arihant Tater discuss India’s recent decision to be part of the OECD consensus on digital taxation. More specifically

All expenditure of VC Funds including Carried Interest to carry GST – A major setback to the Industry

The recent CESTAT Bangalore ruling in ICICI Econet and Internet Technology Fund [TS-290-CESTAT-2021-ST] that ‘carried interest’ - which is a fund share of profits

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

Each PLI Scheme specifies conditions and qualifying criterion for eligibility. Qualifying parameters across notified PLI Schemes are similar, with threshold criteria differing in each Scheme. Key parameters are as follows:

Corporate Law Compendium

India’s regulatory regime in the corporate sector has been witnessing swift changes.

New Consumer Protection Act: Why businesses need to be prepared for greater risk exposure

The Government of India has introduced various consumer-centric initiatives with businesses now increasingly being at the receiving end of consumer-centric actions and notices from the authorities. Set against this context, this article highlights the new Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) (which is set to be notified) and - more importantly- what corporate India needs to be mindful of.