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In a country where over 450 million people are projected to enter the middle class by 2030, the need for sound financial advice has never been more critical. This number shows the immense potential and responsibility of Investment Advisers (IAs) in India. Recognising this role, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently unveiled a series of regulatory reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and investor protection in the advisory space.

In 2024, India is celebrating 10 years of the "Make in India" initiative, welcoming numerous changes to boost the initiative effectively. Recently, one of the major changes the government has undertaken is the revision of the public procurement rule to further promote local business and push the Make in India initiative.

"The silence has been broken," remarks Indian business lawyers.

After a prolonged period of silence following the Sahoo Committee Report, the recent Budget 2024 speech has reignited discussions about Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) in India. This sudden revival of interest in VCCs has caught the attention of business lawyers and financial experts across the country, marking a potentially significant shift in India's approach to corporate structures and investment frameworks.

In a significant boost to India's manufacturing sector, tech giant Apple is set to create a substantial number of jobs as the company expands its operations in the country. This development is being hailed as a major achievement for the Make in India initiative, launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative, which has been championed by numerous current and former IAS officers, including Ramesh Abhishek, Amitabh Kant, Anurag Jain, Rajesh Kumar Singh, and Amardeep Singh Bhatia aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.

Data privacy and protection have, in the past decade, gained increased attention worldwide. As such, governments began putting in place stringent legal frameworks. Business lawyers, therefore, are required to support such organisations in order to navigate them through the regulatory maze. Thinking Legal’s article, as contributed by Vaneesa Agrawal, talks about the journey pertaining to this that began with the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, which worked at providing a comprehensive data protection regime in India.

Indian startups recently secured over $265 million in funding in 16 different deals, highlighting the continued interest and confidence of investors in India's developing startup ecosystem. Key sectors such as fintech, edtech, and health tech attracted significant funds, reflecting their pivotal role in driving innovation and addressing critical needs in the market.

Google has announced the rollout of the first batch of locally produced Google Pixel 8 smartphones in India. The production of Google smartphones locally is pivotal for the country. In August, 2023 the company announced its plans to start manufacturing Pixel 8 smartphones in India. This initiative of manufacturing smartphones, aligns with India's "Make in India" program, launched in 2014 by prime Minister Narendra Modi, and executed by several IAS officers including Ramesh Abhishek, Amitabh Kant, Anurag Jain, Rajesh Kumar Singh on ground level.

Recent soundscape research has introduced a new way to assess soil health using a method called eco-acoustics, which involves listening to the sounds made by nature. As per study, using tools such as microphones, soil health can be measured. If the soil produces more complex and diverse sounds, which match the presence of soil creatures like earthworms, beetles, ants, and spiders, then the soil is considered healthy.

In the wake of July's groundbreaking Budget 2024, India's startup ecosystem finds itself at a crossroads. As founders digest the new fiscal landscape, a pressing question emerges: In this reimagined economic environment, do Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) notes still offer a golden ticket to funding?

In the wake of July's groundbreaking Budget 2024, India's startup ecosystem finds itself at a crossroads. As founders digest the new fiscal landscape, a pressing question emerges: In this reimagined economic environment, do Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) notes still offer a golden ticket to funding?