India’s regulatory landscape is characterized by a mix of economic, financial, environmental, and labor regulations. The economy is overseen by policies governing foreign direct investment, competition, and sector-specific guidelines, with the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India playing key roles in financial regulation. While corporate governance is regulated under the Companies Act, the labor market is governed by both State and Central laws.
India’s regulatory landscape is characterized by a mix of economic, financial, environmental, and labor regulations. The economy is overseen by policies governing foreign direct investment, competition, and sector-specific guidelines, with the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India playing key roles in financial regulation. While corporate governance is regulated under the Companies Act, the labor market is governed by both State and Central laws.
Where tax is concerned, compliances can be challenging due to the intricate nature of direct and indirect tax laws.Environmental laws, such as the Environment Protection Act, aim to sustainably manage resources and control pollution whereas data protection is an evolving area with corporate India gearing up to comply with the DPDP Act.
Staying abreast of India’s constantly evolving regulations remains an essential aspect for businesses to ensure compliance and smooth operation.
With in-depth experience across practices and sectors, ELP’s regulatory practice brings to the table a business-minded approach within the framework of the law. We engage and collaborate with governments, regulators, legislators, businesses and industry associations to achieve positive and sustainable long-term conditions.
With in-depth experience across practices and sectors, ELP’s regulatory practice brings to the table a business-minded approach within the framework of the law. We engage and collaborate with governments, regulators, legislators, businesses and industry associations to achieve positive and sustainable long-term conditions.
On the representation front the ELP team regularly makes representations on behalf of corporates and industry associations across various ministries.
ELP aids multinational corporations to strategically navigate their entry into the Indian market. Our expertise is deeply rooted in offering comprehensive guidance to clients as they embark on establishing their businesses within India. Beyond conventional advisory, we assist in shaping optimal operational frameworks that seamlessly align with the Make in India initiative’s principles.
On the global scale, ELP is assisting several stakeholders such as governments and Fortune 500 companies in negotiating various chapters of the FTA in order to ensure sustainable market access.
ELP has also routinely been sought by the Government of India for advisory and assistance on several matters, including representing the GoI at the WTO.
The ELP team regularly makes representations on behalf of corporates and industry associations to:
Teams across ELP have routinely been sought by the Government of India for advisory and assistance on several matters. Notably, ELP was honored to be selected by the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India for its prestigious ‘Invest India’ flagship program.
The team regularly advises the Ministry of Commerce on non-tariff trade barriers during bilateral engagements. These engagements encompass significant trade relationships such as Indo-EU, Indo-Japan, Indo-Korea, Indo-EFTA, and India-BIMSTEC FTAs. Additionally, our contributions extend to aiding the government in formulating strategies concerning Market Access and Domestic Regulation within the context of Goods and Services negotiations at the WTO. We also work towards identifying non-tariff barriers that impact trade within Free Trade Agreements.
Further, our tax experts have actively participated in the Expert Committee established by the Ministry of Finance. This committee’s focus lies in the rationalization of the tax structure within the Gems and Jewellery Industry in India.
ELP aids multinational corporations to strategically navigate their entry into the Indian market. Our expertise is deeply rooted in offering comprehensive guidance to clients as they embark on establishing their businesses within India. Beyond conventional advisory, we assist in shaping optimal operational frameworks that seamlessly align with the Make in India initiative’s principles.
Furthermore, our commitment extends to assisting clients in fully leveraging central and state incentives, thereby ensuring they harness the complete spectrum of advantages available for local manufacturing and investment endeavors. In tandem with these efforts, we also provide invaluable support throughout the tendering process. This includes facilitating interactions with regulatory bodies to seek clarifications and presenting policy representations that effectively address industry-specific concerns.
We also offer support to foreign investors as they navigate India’s intricate dispute resolution landscape, ensuring a confident journey through the complexities it entails.
With India executing various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), ELP is assisting several stakeholders such as governments and Fortune 500 companies in negotiating various chapters of the FTA in order to ensure sustainable market access.
Bolstered by a strong litigation presence nationwide, ELP stands out in delivering unwavering litigation support. Our adept representation guides clients through adversarial legal proceedings, skillfully navigating sector regulators, quasi-judicial authorities, commissions, and tribunals.
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Successfully represented the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in reducing the GST rate on diamonds.
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