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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently issued a significant directive in the insider trading case involving Mawana Sugars Ltd (MSL). The order, which requires the legal heir of the late Siddharth Shriram to disgorge Rs 6.2 crore, has set a precedent in securities law enforcement. SEBI Lawyer insights suggest that this decision highlights the regulator’s commitment to maintaining market transparency and preventing unlawful gains.

The world of Indian startups is booming, and the dedicated awards for them are a big reason why. They help the startups get noticed, earn trust, and grow their businesses. Every time Indian startups win an award, it shows that they are capable, innovative, and ready to take on bigger challenges. In this blog, we’ll look at the top 5 awards for Indian startups and explain why they matter so much for the entire ecosystem.

India's startup ecosystem has witnessed remarkable growth, positioning itself as a global innovation leader. However, a significant challenge persists: the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. While women constitute approximately 48% of recognized Indian startups under the Startup India Initiative, their presence in senior leadership positions remains limited. This disparity not only hinders organizational performance but also impedes India's broader economic aspirations.

India's journey toward comprehensive data protection has seen significant developments since 2019. The recent Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, marks the latest milestone in this evolution, building upon the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). As organisations navigate these changes, business lawyers play a crucial role in interpreting and implementing these regulations.

India's journey toward comprehensive data protection has seen significant developments since 2019. The recent Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, marks the latest milestone in this evolution, building upon the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). As organisations navigate these changes, business lawyers play a crucial role in interpreting and implementing these regulations.

The evolution of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements in India continues to advance, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introducing significant updates to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework. This development builds upon earlier initiatives, such as those discussed in a March 2020 Thinking Legal article by Vaneesa Agrawal, an expertSEBI lawyer, which outlined SEBI's foundational mandate for monitoring ESG risks and opportunities.

The corporate compliance landscape in India has undergone significant transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) continuously adapting its regulatory framework to meet emerging challenges. Drawing inspiration from an insightful article by Vaneesa Agrawal, a SEBI lawyer, on COVID-19 disclosure requirements published in 2020, this piece examines how SEBI's approach to corporate governance has evolved through 2025.

Soil is a fundamental resource that supports agriculture, ecosystems, and human life. Often overlooked, healthy soil plays a critical role in food production, water quality, and environmental sustainability. Understanding what constitutes healthy soil and recognizing its importance is essential for addressing the challenges we face today, including food security and climate change.

In a significant development for India's digital payment ecosystem, the GST Council, as part of the pre-budget announcements in December 2024, has introduced tax exemptions for small-ticket transactions processed by payment aggregators. The final details of this reform are expected to be elaborated in the complete Union Budget 2025 presentation in February 2025.

As India advances toward its ambitious $5 trillion economic goal, the role of non-personal data (NPD) has become increasingly crucial. In March 2024, the government announced plans to collect non-personal data for training AI models, marking a significant shift in data governance. Leading business lawyers suggest this move could reshape India's digital landscape while raising important considerations about data protection and utilisation.