Regulatory & Compliance

SEBI's Buyback Reform Proposal
22. 05
2026
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SEBI’s Buyback Reform Proposal

A share buyback, also known as a share repurchase, is a corporate action through which a listed company purchases its own outstanding shares from existing shareholders. It is commonly used as a mechanism for returning surplus capital and improving shareholder value. Companies often undertake buybacks when they believe their shares are undervalued or when excess […]
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DPDP Act
08. 05
2026
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DPDP 2026 Reality Check: Why Most Companies Are Still Non-Compliant

India’s new Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) was passed in August 2023 and notified (with its 2025 Rules) on November 13, 2025. Its implementation is phased: initial provisions (Data Protection Board, definitions, etc.) took effect immediately on notification (Nov 2025), consent-manager provisions in 12 months (Nov 2026), and all substantive obligations in […]
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SEC and FTC Enforcement
06. 04
2026
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Regulatory Reckoning: The Return of Aggressive SEC and FTC Enforcement in 2025

Introduction  In 2025, the regulatory landscape of United States shifted as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) changed how they handle enforcement. While many expected de-regulation after executive orders aimed at cutting administrative burdens, corporate departments faced a more complicated reality. Instead of stepping back, both the agencies returned […]
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Legal Obligations of Food Businesses under FSSAI Registration and Licensing Regulations
18. 02
2026
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Legal Obligations of Food Businesses under FSSAI Registration and Licensing Regulations

What are the legal obligations of food businesses under FSSAI licensing regulations? Understanding the intricate framework of FSSAI registration and licensing is vital for food business operators (FBOs) in India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandates that all food businesses comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its […]
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Aviation Contracts
30. 01
2026
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Aviation Contracts And The Silent Role Of DGCA

Some contracts require more than mutual assent, they require regulatory grace. Although Indian aviation contracts, particularly aircraft lease, wet lease, maintenance, and engine support agreements, are formally governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, yet their performance, continuation, and termination are inseparably conditioned on regulatory permissions issued under the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the Aircraft […]
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NGT Interim Relief
09. 01
2026
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Emergency Playbook: Responding to Show-Cause Notices & Seeking Interim Relief Before the NGT

Introduction In the contemporary regulatory landscape, regulated entities such as industrial units, infrastructure and construction projects, and waste-processing facilities routinely face significant operational, financial, and contractual disruptions upon the issuance of closure directions or show-cause notices by Pollution Control Boards (PCB). Challenges to such regulatory actions are increasingly framed around procedural impropriety, denial of natural […]
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SEBI Merchant Banker Rules
30. 12
2025
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Amendment To The Merchant Banker Rules By SEBI

Introduction The notification of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025[1] (‘the Amendments’) represents a watershed moment in the history of Indian capital market regulation. For over three decades, the merchant banking industry in India operated under the foundational framework established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Merchant […]
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DPDP Act
19. 11
2025
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DPDP Act Compliance Mandate

After two years of anticipation, India has formally brought the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) into force. With this, the Government has also notified the long-awaited DPDP Rules, 2025, officially setting the compliance machinery in motion. Although implementation has been staggered over an 18-month window, the transition will demand sustained effort across […]
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