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?
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?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced significant amendments to the regulations governing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency within the sector. These changes, effective from April 2024, are not only timely but also resonate with the insights provided by Vaneesa Agrawal in one of the Thinking Legal articles from 2020, which advocated for a more robust regulatory framework.
The world of financial markets thrives on information. Investor decisions, market trends, and ultimately, a healthy economic ecosystem rely on accurate and timely communication from companies and other market participants. However, recent events have highlighted the potential for information, or the lack thereof, to disrupt the market and create significant volatility. Navigating complex communication regulations and ensuring compliance can be challenging. This is where SEBI lawyers can provide invaluable expertise.
Launched in 2014, the Make in India initiative has completed 10 years this year. This initiative has significantly contributed to making the nation self-reliant and independent, boosted the confidence of startups, won the faith of foreign investors, and welcomed foreign companies. In 2024, as we celebrate the decennial of the Make in India flagship programme, let's look back at this initiative and its success.
In a significant move to bolster its regulatory framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed substantial changes to the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) under its Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations. This development marks a pivotal shift in SEBI's approach to combating insider trading and ensuring fair market practices.
In a significant move to bolster its regulatory framework, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed substantial changes to the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) under its Prohibition of Insider Trading (PIT) Regulations. This development marks a pivotal shift in SEBI's approach to combating insider trading and ensuring fair market practices.
Launched in 2016, the government of India's flagship programme Start-up India has changed the Indian startup ecosystem positively. The scheme has entered its 9th year and has brought significant transformation. Today, from IIT graduates to general graduates or anyone with a business and innovative mindset takes the courage to start their entrepreneurship journey. Highlighting its importance, IAS officer Amitabh Kant said;
“If such an environment had existed during my time, I would have become a startup entrepreneur instead of appearing for the IAS exam’’
