RBI Notifies Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026, marking a significant change in the regulatory framework governing cross-border guarantees under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), effective as of October 2026, superseding nineteen circulars so annexed concerning the erstwhile regulations. The regulations have overridden the earlier 26-year-old […]
New Developments in Anti-Money Laundering AML
Introduction: Trade Strategy in Context The global fight against the money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing has reached to an essential moment. In the current era, regulators, lawmakers, and international regulatory bodies have worked strongly to fight against illegal financial activities that challenge the integrity of financial systems, fuel organized crime, and endanger national security. […]
Joint Venture Regulation in the European Union under Competition and Merger Control Laws
In order to regulate joint ventures, the EU has put in place a two-tiered legal framework consisting of separate rules so that each joint venture can be evaluated accordingly based on its characteristics and economic impact. Joint ventures can be evaluated based on either Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU […]
CSR Obligations Under The Companies Act 2013 A Critical Analysis
Securities Market Code, 2025 The enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 marked a paradigm shift in Indian corporate governance, making India the first country to legally mandate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Prior to this, CSR was a philanthropic activity, voluntary in nature. The introduction of Section 135 institutionalized the concept of “giving back,” moving from […]
Digital Trade and Data Regulation under CEPA – The Emerging UAE-India Model
Introduction In describing the development of bilateral trade agreements, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, which was signed on February 18, 2022, is a milestone. In this agreement, there are 18 chapters which contain a mention of trade in goods, service, investment, digital trade and data regulation. […]
Economic Impact of Relaxed Export Rules on Indian E-Commerce and MSMEs
Introduction It is possible that a recent policy push — combining the DGFT draft proposals on inventory-based, export-only operations by e-commerce platforms and E-Commerce Export Hubs with the partial restoration of export remission schemes convictions — could hasten the process of importing India’s millions of MSMEs into cross-border e-commerce. Done right, they change can boost […]
Digital Trade & Cross-Border E-Commerce
Introduction Global business is undergoing a fundamental transformation due to the fast digitization of global trade through cross-border e-commerce. Although it presents a market accessibility never seen before, particularly by SMEs, its operation is done on a legal framework that is both disjointed and lagging. This presents an intricate web of compliance dilemmas to both […]
Monetary Equivalents and Digital Assets Interpreting Legal Ambiguities under New Gaming Regulations
Introduction The gaming phenomenon has long since become a multibillion-dollar industry that far transcends entertainment, powered by digital assets, in-game currency and peer-to-peer banking. All of which leaves us with a central legal question as the line frays between playing for fun and playing to commerce: Just when does an in-game virtual product translate into […]
FRRO Compliance for Foreigners Working in Indian NGOs
FRRO Compliance for Foreigners Working in Indian NGOs Introduction India’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs) attract significant participation from international professionals and volunteers who contribute expertise, resources, and global perspectives to developmental and humanitarian initiatives. While such engagement enriches the social sector, it also raises concerns for the state regarding national security, lawful residency, and the accountability […]
Import Export License For MSMES And Startups Why It Matters Introduction
Import Export License For Msmes And Startups: Why It Matters Introduction With the advent of twenty-first century came industrialization followed by boom in Globalisation, which later saw its presence after Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation Reforms (LPG reforms) of 1991, which ultimately opened the gates unprepared Indian market. But it did open other opportunity for Indian […]