Other Briefings
India Implements New Guidelines for Halal Meat Exports, Effective October 16
India has introduced new policy conditions for halal meat exports, effective from October 16, 2024. Such products must be processed in facilities certified under the ‘India Conformity Assessment Scheme (I-CAS) – Halal.’
India’s Anti-Trust Law Updates: Stricter Scrutiny, New Thresholds, and Faster Approvals
More provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 have taken effect as of September 2024, including deal value thresholds for high-value acquisitions, marking a complete overhaul of India’s anti-trust regime.
Managing CSR Obligations in India: Company Best Practices
Adopting certain best practices can help companies meet their corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations, build a positive reputation, and make meaningful contributions to socioeconomic welfare and sustainable development.
India Shortens Deadline for Filing CSR-2 Return: MCA Notification
Companies in India that report their corporate social responsibility expenditure must file the CSR-2 Return for FY 2023-24 by December 31, 2024.
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.
