Other Briefings
New FEMA Guarantees Framework: From Approval-Centric Controls to a Principle-Led Regime
The RBI has replaced the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2000, with the 2026 Regulations, introducing a principle-based, eligibility-driven framework under FEMA while retaining the underlying statutory prohibition structure.
India’s Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position
Antitrust regulator CCI has imposed a US$3.01 million fine on Intel Corporation for an India-specific warranty policy deemed discriminatory and restrictive of parallel imports. The ruling clarifies how dominance is assessed under Indian competition law and highlights key compliance risks global companies.
Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation
India’s latest updates to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, tighten artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake regulation with mandatory labeling and 2-3 hour takedowns, putting safe harbor protection at risk for foreign platforms.
India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
India’s 2026 amendments to the New Drug and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, materially improve the operating environment for pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and foreign investors by compressing approval timelines and reducing pre-licensing bottlenecks.
Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has overhauled its Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, expanding statewide applicability and modernizing employer compliance. The latest updates include threshold-based coverage, digital registration, revised working hours, and stronger enforcement for businesses operating in the state.
Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act Amendment: Digital Compliance Reforms and Employer Implications
The Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishment Act, Second Amendment, enacted on December 15, 2025, brings digital registration, online inspections, real-time updates, and simplified compliance for employers operating in the state.
One Central Registration: India’s Answer to Labor Compliance Complexity
India’s one central registration under the new labor codes streamlines employer registrations, licenses, and returns, while preserving statutory worker protections.
India’s New Insurance FDI Framework Takes Effect from February 5, 2026
India’s liberalized insurance foreign direct investment (FDI) regime is now operational, allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership from February 5, 2026, under the amended insurance laws.
