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Cooling, Water and Carbon Metrics: How BIS Standards Are Shaping India’s Data Centres
India’s data centre sector is expanding rapidly, increasing demand for efficient infrastructure. BIS standards provide common metrics for assessing power, water, carbon, and cooling performance. While voluntary, they can help businesses improve resource efficiency and prepare for future requirements.
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India and MERCOSUR Advance Trade Facilitation and PTA Expansion
India and MERCOSUR signed a protocol on 14 September 2026, giving electronic Certificates of Origin the same legal status as paper certificates under their existing Preferential Trade Agreement. In parallel, the two parties also seek to expand the scope of the India-MERCOSUR PTA.
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Rethinking Independent Director Due Diligence: Key Takeaways from the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes amendments to independent director requirements under Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013. Firms should understand how the proposed changes could affect appointment due diligence and board governance.
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BRICS Summit 2026: Key Outcomes and Their Implications for India
The 2026 BRICS Summit in India advanced initiatives on trade, investment, manufacturing, MSME financing, financial cooperation, and supply-chain resilience, with implications for India’s global economic engagement.
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India’s Next Industrial Wave: Six Emerging Sectors Poised for High Growth
A recent market report identifies space, semiconductors, data centres, electronics, solar manufacturing, and aerospace as 6 emerging sectors in India. Rising domestic demand, private-sector participation, and supply-chain localisation are driving investment across these industries.
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Can Companies Use Publicly Available Personal Data Under India’s DPDP Act?
India’s DPDP Act excludes certain publicly available personal data from its scope. Companies using public data for scraping, aggregation, AI, and commercial purposes should understand the statutory exclusion and related compliance consideration
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Equal Opportunity in India: Building an Inclusive and Compliant Workplace
India’s workforce is becoming increasingly diverse, with companies employing individuals from varied backgrounds. Adopting an equal opportunity approach in India can help businesses foster an inclusive workplace while strengthening their employment practices.
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Voluntary Liquidation in India: Process, Compliance, and Key 2026 Updates
Voluntary liquidation provides a structured mechanism for eligible companies in India to wind down their operational affairs, settle liabilities, realise assets, and ultimately obtain dissolution. Learn the legal framework, key procedural steps and timelines.