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  • Govt, CCI mulling to review Rs 2,000 crore deal-value-threshold for small businesses

    Govt, CCI mulling to review Rs 2,000 crore deal-value-threshold for small businesses

    The government is mulling to conduct a “market study” and take inputs from stakeholders, in the coming months, to re-assess the deal-value-threshold (DVT) of Rs 2,000 crore – a mandatory criteria to kick-in regulatory scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for mergers and acquisitions. Our Partner (Head – Competition Law) Avaantika Kakkar shares her views on this in an article published by moneycontrol.com. (Photo Credit: Moneycontrol)

    28th August 2025 | Moneycontrol Read More
  • New musical hits get AI spin, raising concerns around compensation, artist rights

    New musical hits get AI spin, raising concerns around compensation, artist rights

    AI recreations of songs, like Saiyaara in Kishore Kumar’s voice, pose risks to original artists, including loss of revenue and infringement on intellectual property rights. Our Partner (Head – Media, Education & Gaming) Aarushi Jain shares her views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    25th August 2025 | Mint Read More
  • SEBI proposals set to boost mega IPOs, reduce market strain

    SEBI proposals set to boost mega IPOs, reduce market strain

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) relaxation of public float requirements for mega public offers is expected to change the way India’s largest companies approach listings, easing supply pressures on the market while safeguarding investor inclusivity. Our Senior Partner Yash J. Ashar shares his views on this in an article published by businessline. (Photo Credit: Businessline)

    21st August 2025 | Businessline Read More

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  • Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    The rapid growth of cutting-edge digital payments system and widespread adoption of online banking in India has exposed gaps in law enforcement’s ability to address payment fraud. The popularity of these payment systems has increasingly drawn fraudsters, identity thieves and various other cybercriminals, presenting significant challenges in safeguarding the country’s digital payment systems. Our Partner & Head (Fintech & FSRP) Anu Tiwari shares his views on this with India Business Law Journal. (Photo Creddit: India Business Law Journal)

    30th December 2024 | India Business Law JournalRead More
  • Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Competition Commission of India (CCI), Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and tax authorities are expected to tighten their stance, forcing businesses to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and adapt to evolving governance standards. Our Partner Alok Sonkar shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    30th December 2024 | MintRead More
  • 55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, clarified tax rates on popcorn, reduced GST on fortified rice kernels, and proposed several legislative amendments aimed at streamlining compliance and aiding economically weaker sections while increasing GST on old and used vehicles, and exempting gene therapy from GST. Our Partner and Head (Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this with ETLegalWorld. (Photo Credit: ETLegalWorld)  

    30th December 2024 | ETLegalWorldRead More