BUSINESS LAW DIGEST
SEBI seeks comments on framework for conversion of InvITs
SEBI Seeks Public Feedback On Draft Rules For Converting Private InvITs To Public, Including New Lock-In Periods And Disclosure Norms
SEBI seeks comment on SDI disclosure requirements
SEBI proposed mandatory half-yearly disclosures for securitised debt instruments to boost transparency and investor protection
SEBI issues ESG debt securities framework
SEBI issues ESG debt framework for social, sustainability and linked bonds listed or to be listed on stock exchanges
IVCA urges VCFs to finalise migration under new framework
SEBI urged legacy venture capital funds to migrate to the AIF regime by 19 July 2025 for better compliance and investor protection
NHAI issues strategy for road sector funding and growth
NHAI unveils road asset monetisation plan to boost public-private partnerships in infrastructure
ED restores INR10bn in properties to Agri Gold ponzi victims
ED restores INR10bn in assets to Agri Gold scam victims after property restitution
IBBI amends insolvency regulations to improve transparency
IBBI amended CIRP rules to boost transparency, creditor rights, and investor participation in insolvency cases
SEBI revises charter for advisers, analysts, InvITs and REITs
SEBI updates investor charters for advisers, analysts, InvITs and REITs to enhance transparency and investor protection
RBI cancels HCBL bank licence, liquidation set to begin
RBI cancels HCBL Co-Operative Bank's license citing legal breaches and depositor risk, with liquidation now underway
IBBI chairperson sheds light on IBC’s benefits
IBBI chairperson Ravi Mittal highlights the IBC’s role in strengthening banks, recovering debt, and improving governance
Securities law change to improve brokers doing business
DEA amends Rule 8 to ease broker operations by refining the definition of “business” under securities regulations
Probe ongoing after arrest of ex-chairman in India bank fraud
The ED continues probing a massive INR62.1 billion fraud involving UCO Bank and Concast Steel, following the arrest of ex-chairman Subodh Kumar Goel
Foreign lawyers finally welcome, but conditions apply: BCI
BCI allows foreign lawyers to practise foreign law in India under new reciprocal, non-litigious conditions
Economic boon for India-UK in bilateral trade agreement
The India-UK Free-Trade Agreement boosts trade, services, and worker mobility
RBI mandates bank.in domain for banks, fin.in for NBFCs
RBI mandates banks to shift websites to “.bank.in” to boost trust and cyber security
CCI approves Google’s proposed settlement in Android TV case
The CCI approved Google’s INR202.4 million settlement in a case over abuse of dominance in the Android TV market
IBBI seeks comment on IBC rules to simplify compliance
IBBI invites public suggestions to simplify and cut costs of IBC compliance, with submissions open until 30 June 2025
Directorate attaches INR5.5bn in Amtek assets over fraud
The ED has attached Amtek Group assets worth INR5.5 billion for fraud
BluSmart EV taxi service shuts after SEBI reveals fraud
SEBI cracks down on BluSmart and Gensol founders over fund misuse
India improves financial diversity, resilience: IMF report
The IMF reports that India’s financial sector has grown more resilient and diverse since its last 2017 assessment
SEBI revises requirements on capital issues and disclosures
SEBI's new capital and disclosure rules took effect on 3 March 2025, with rights issue norms starting 31 March
