Corporate Social Responsibility in India
India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs.
India Extends Import Management System for IT Hardware Until December 31, 2024
India’s DGFT has announced the extension of the current import management system (IMS) for IT hardware products till the end of December 2024.
New SEBI Rules Simplify FVCI Registration and Investment, Set to Launch in 2025
India’s SEBI has revised its regulations for FVCIs, simplifying the registration process by shifting it to Designated Depository Participants (DDPs) and introducing new eligibility criteria, effective January 1, 2025.
India Mandates RBI Approval for Foreign Holding Company Mergers With Domestic Units
India has revised its rules on mergers under the Companies Rule, 2016, mandating foreign holding company and its wholly owned Indian subsidiary to secure prior approval from RBI.
Guide to Vendor Onboarding in India
India Briefing guides you to the best practices, legal considerations, and strategies for vendor onboarding processes in India.
ESG Reporting Mandates in India: Guidelines for Businesses
The ESG reporting framework in India is facilitating firms to adopt sustainability practices aligned with global investor expectations.
How Foreign Companies in India Can Manage Compliance Risks Effectively
We discuss key compliance risks that foreign companies in India face and strategies to manage them effectively.
India’s National Financial Reporting Authority Fines BSR & Associates INR 100 Million for Audit Lapses
The NFRA has imposed an INR100 million fine on BSR & Associates, an audit firm, for alleged failures in auditing Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd.