Introduction
As India Inc gallops toward becoming one of the largest start-up ecosystems of the world[1] and more start-ups gear up to become IPO-ready[2], there is a need to ensure that “ease of doing business” is rooted
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Peppa Pig has a new sister! What should Mummy & Daddy Pig do about their estate plan?
In the pink … Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig with Evie, the new sibling for Peppa Pig and her brother, George. Photograph: Hasbro Entertainment/PA , Source: The Guardian
Congratulations to Mummy & Daddy Pig, who were blessed with a baby girl
Between scrutiny and support: Navigating recent FCRA amendments
The Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”) issued a public notice[1] under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (“FCRA”), on April 7, 2025, (“April Notice”) changing the validity and scope of prior permission sought for specific projects.
Allocation of CSR Funds: Need for more equitable distribution
Context
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) introduced the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) for the first time through the Voluntary Guidelines on CSR, 2009. These guidelines encouraged companies to formulate policies to undertake CSR, provide for its strategic
Revoking Gifts by Senior Citizens: Supreme Court judgment ‘Beneficial’ but questions remain
The importance of brand strategy and management for large family businesses
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, a robust brand strategy is crucial for any organisation, especially large conglomerates that bear a family name. A well-defined brand strategy can not only establish a strong market presence, it can also mitigate potential
GIFT-IFSC and LRS- Insurance Products for Resident Indians?
Background
In recent years, the Indian government has made significant strides toward enhancing the operational framework of the International Financial Services Centre at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT-IFSC”). GIFT-IFSC was established with an aim to redirect all financial transactions conducted
Alternative Investment Funds: Dealing with unliquidated investments
Disposition of unliquidated assets has been a major challenge for some Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”). Most AIFs in the market today are close ended i.e., they have a fixed tenure, within which AIF managers are expected to fully exit the
RBI’s revised LRS Circular for IFSC, GIFT City: A Welcome Reform
In consonance with the steps taken by the Government of India to development of India’s maiden International Financial Services Centre (“IFSC”) situated at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT City”), the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has allowed Indian individuals to
Revoking gift deeds due to abuse: Legal options for senior citizens
The following article was first published in the Mint newspaper on 11th July, 2024. The same was written by our Private Client team at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, who frequently publish their comments and opinions in the Mint.