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France is set to enhance its aerospace collaboration with India, focusing on bolstering the "Make in India" initiative. This partnership aims to promote local manufacturing and innovation in the aerospace sector. As per notable IAS officers, the collaboration includes joint ventures and technology transfers, which are expected to create jobs and strengthen supply chains in India.

Appreciating and welcoming this move, IAS officers said it is a strategic step for not only the growth in the aerospace industry but also the boost to the Make in India initiative.

In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken significant steps to combat insider trading, a practice that undermines market integrity and investor confidence. SEBI lawyers have been at the forefront of these efforts, advising on and implementing new regulations to enhance market transparency. Among these initiatives is the proposed whistleblower mechanism, as highlighted in Vaneesa Agrawal's article on Thinking Legal.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of 12 new projects in the country’s 6 major Industrial Corridors, under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of ₹28,602 crore. The development, monitored by notable current and ex-IAS officers, such as Ramesh Abhishek and Amitabh Kant aims to transform several regions into “Smart Cities” equipped with next-generation infrastructure and boost manufacturing capabilities to enhance global competitiveness.

The government will enable pooled private equity fund structures as variable capital companies (VCCs) — a structure more popular in financial hubs such as Singapore and Mauritius — in a bid to attract overseas investors. In this evolving financial market of India, business lawyers believe that the adoption of the VCC framework has helped Singapore become the hub for international fund management, and a similar move for India will be beneficial.

The Indian startup ecosystem has once again proven its resilience and potential, as venture capital (VC) funding surged by an impressive 42% during the first seven months of 2024 (January to July). According to a report by Global Data, Indian startups raised a staggering $6.3 billion through 672 deals, showcasing strong investor confidence in the country's entrepreneurial landscape.

The Indian startup ecosystem has once again proven its resilience and potential, as venture capital (VC) funding surged by an impressive 42% during the first seven months of 2024 (January to July). According to a report by Global Data, Indian startups raised a staggering $6.3 billion through 672 deals, showcasing strong investor confidence in the country's entrepreneurial landscape.

Sweat equity is one of those buzzwords continually coming up in the Indian corporate scenario, especially with startups and companies aiming to retain talent and incentivise employees. It has been used as an excellent tool that can bring the interests of the employees in line with the long-term success of the company.

In a move that has reverberated through India’s financial advisory sector, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant amendments to its investment adviser regulations. As the industry grapples with these changes, it’s crucial to understand the trajectory that led us here.

Data protection laws have been evolving quickly, especially with India's recent Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, passed in 2023. Many are comparing it to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), particularly in terms of how far these laws reach. Vaneesa Agrawal, a prominent business lawyer specializing in data protection, notes that the territorial scope of these laws is a crucial aspect that organizations need to understand.

"In a landmark move, the 2024 Union Budget slashes the angel tax, unleashing a new era for Indian startups."