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Understanding the Scheme Guidelines for Implementation of the SIGHT Programme Component II - Under the National Hydrogen Mission

In continuation to the previous article on SIGHT Programme – Component I, an allocation of INR 13,050 crore has been made for SIGHT Programme – Component II (Programme)…

Hydrogen

Understanding the Scheme Guidelines for Implementation of the SIGHT Programme Component I - Under the National Hydrogen Mission

Subsequent to the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the Government of India on 15 August 2021, INR 17,490 crore was allocated for the Strategic…

Intellectual Property Provisions of Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 effective from 1 August 2024

Intellectual Property Provisions of Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 effective from 1 August 2024

Wind Energy

Amendment to the Guidelines for Development of Onshore Wind Power Projects

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (“MNRE”) issued the ‘Guidelines for Development of Onshore Wind Power Projects’ dated 22 October 2016 (“…

Indian Space Sector

Decoding the NGP by IN-SPACE: A New Era for Private Participation in the Indian Space Sector

In a significant development for satellite communication in India, Amazon's Project Kuiper and Starlink submitted applications to the Indian National Space Promotion and…

Regulating Coaching Centres in India

Is It Time to Coach the Coach? - Regulating Coaching Centres in India

The private coaching market in India has grown rapidly over the last decade. It recorded a market revenue of USD 7 billion in December 2022 and is projected to reach USD…

Protection of Trade Secrets Bill, 2024 - The Draft Stage

Protection of Trade Secrets Bill, 2024 - The Draft Stage

SEBI Comes to the Rescue, Throws a Lifeline to Venture Capital Funds

SEBI Comes to the Rescue, Throws a Lifeline to Venture Capital Funds

Semiconductor manufacturing in India

Semiconductor Manufacturing in India: Key issues to watch out

The global semiconductor industry is expanding rapidly and is expected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. India aspires to be a major player in this growth,…

India Focused Funds & Holding Companies in Mauritius Need to Demonstrate Substance

India Focused Funds & Holding Companies in Mauritius Need to Demonstrate Substance

In the evolving landscape of international taxation, the past decade has seen a consistent and widespread acceptance of tax ‘anti-avoidance rules’ globally. These rules…

India's Evolving Intellectual Property Regime: Nurturing Agricultural Innovation and Stakeholder Rights in Plant Varieties

India's Evolving Intellectual Property Regime: Nurturing Agricultural Innovation and Stakeholder Rights in Plant Varieties

Agriculture in India has…

Navigating Challenges: Asset-Light Companies and the Pursuit of NBFC Status in India

Navigating Challenges: Asset-Light Companies and the Pursuit of NBFC Status in India

Within India's dynamic financial landscape, the rise of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) has been transformative, catering to diverse financial needs. Yet, within…

Key Reforms to Boost India's Arbitration Sector

Key Reforms to Boost India's Arbitration Sector

In June 2023, the Centre established an expert committee with the mandate to assess the functioning and effectiveness of Indian Arbitration Act and propose reforms to…

Singapore Foreign Disposal Tax: An India Perspective

Singapore Foreign Disposal Tax: An India Perspective

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has recently introduced a significant change impacting investors in the form of a capital gains tax on the transfer of '…

Uncertainty of tax benefits under Mauritius and Singapore tax treaties: Examining the recent development

Uncertainty of tax benefits under Mauritius and Singapore tax treaties: Examining the recent development

For global investors looking to participate in the attractive India growth story, navigating the complex terrain of tax regulations can be challenging. In this regard,…

How India’s New Data Protection Law Works at the Workplace

How India’s New Data Protection Law Works at the Workplace

Reconciling workplace security and safety, with employee privacy, dignity, and autonomy is a balancing act. Globally, power asymmetry in employment renders ‘consent’ unfavorable. Under the General…

Analysing AI and The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

Analysing AI and The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023

Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on Marketing Communications

Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on Marketing Communications

Beyond Conflict Aligning the DPDP Act and Competition Law in India

Beyond Conflict: Aligning the DPDP Act and Competition Law in India

The intersection of competition law and data privacy aligns closely with user protection and empowerment. While the Competition Act, 2002 is designed to preserve market…

How India’s New Data Protection Law Impacts Ed-Tech Businesses

How India’s New Data Protection Law Impacts Ed-Tech Businesses

With the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (Act) all set, India’s buzzing ed-tech space is predicted to undergo a…