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Short answer: India has 22 trade agreements in force at 15 October 2026 by this page’s count: 16 free trade agreements (FTAs), from the 1998 Sri Lanka FTA to the UK CETA in force since 15 July 2026, and 6 narrower preferential trade agreements (PTAs) [1][2][3][4]. The New Zealand FTA enters into force on 20 […]
Short answer: India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (the DPDP Act) applies to processing of digital personal data in India, including by an Indian subsidiary or global capability centre (GCC), and to processing abroad connected with offering goods or services to people in India [1]. The Act’s main obligations, including the offshore reach, breach […]
In short Cyber incidents demand more than a technical response. They can trigger statutory reporting obligations, regulatory scrutiny, contractual commitments and potential civil liability, requiring organisations to coordinate legal, compliance, management and technical functions. A well-defined Cyber Incident Response Team provides the governance structure for making timely decisions, preserving digital evidence, managing regulatory communications and allocating responsibilities during a live incident. This article examines how […]
The legal priorities arising in the first 24 hours of a cyber-attack: evidence preservation, internal escalation, the regulatory clocks that start, and continuity of operations.
How the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reshaped the position of homebuyers in distressed real estate projects — and what it means in practice. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) recognises homebuyers as financial creditors in real estate insolvency proceedings in India. This means homebuyers can participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), vote through an authorised representative in the Committee of Creditors (CoC), and […]
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth by bringing foreign capital, technology, management expertise, and employment opportunities into the country. Over the years, India has progressively liberalized its foreign investment regime to attract global investors while maintaining safeguards in sectors that may have strategic, security, or public interest implications. To […]
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) has fundamentally reshaped the way financial distress and debt defaults are addressed in India. For creditors, it provides an effective framework for seeking resolution of unpaid debts. For businesses, however, the receipt of an insolvency petition can be an alarming development with potentially significant legal and commercial consequences. […]
Introduction: When Tradition Meets Commercialisation Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in India’s spiritual and philosophical traditions, has evolved into a global wellness industry worth billions. What was once passed down through generations as shared knowledge is now often packaged, branded, and sold across international markets. This transformation has sparked a significant legal and ethical debate on whether elements of yoga can […]
A comprehensive guide to protecting and enforcing well-known trademarks in India. Understand trans-border reputation, dilution, injunctions, online infringement, customs action, and practical enforcement strategies for global and Indian businesses. well-known trademark is one of the most commercially valuable intellectual property assets a business can own. In India, well-known trademarks receive broader protection than ordinary […]
By waiving intellectual property filing fees for the sports sector, India has signalled a decisive shift towards recognising sports innovation, branding, and technology as key drivers of economic growth and commercial value Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced a landmark initiative granting a complete waiver of government fees for intellectual property […]