The article discusses the updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 20, 2025, which introduces key changes for Foreign Owned or Controlled Companies (FOCCs). The amendment allows deferred payment for share transfers and equity swaps...
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Changes Brought by the Updated Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India Dated 20 January 2025
Private Placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) With Maturity Period of More Than One Year by HFCs – Review of Guidelines
The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised guidelines for the private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with a maturity period of more than one year by Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). The new rules align HFCs with the existing framework for Non-Banking Financial C...
Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) in India’s IT Industry
This article examines the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in India's IT sector in 2024, with a focus on the critical role of due diligence. It explores essential due diligence areas, including intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance with emerging laws...
Reserve Flip Merger
This article discusses the recent amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016, allowing fast-track mergers between foreign holding companies and their Indian wholly-owned subsidiaries. The amendment simplifies the cross-border merger process by eliminating th...
Non-Banking Financial Company–Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017
The Article discusses the recent amendment guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platforms, aiming to enhance accountability and clarity in regulatory expectations. Key changes include a clear distinction between the roles of P2P platforms and lenders, s...