The structural evolution of India’s corporate finance landscape over the last two decades has been defined by a decisive shift from traditional debt-equity binaries to sophisticated hybrid instruments. The surge of the venture capital andPreference Shares in India: Decoding the Nexus of the Companies Act, FEMA, and the Income Tax Act
The Indian investment management landscape has undergone significant evolution, marked by a sophisticated stratification of products designed to meet diverse investor needs. At one end of the spectrum lie Mutual Funds, characterized by stringent regulatoryThe Rise of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs): Bridging the Gap Between MFs and PMS/AIFs in India
With the tightening investment regime in India by the market watchdog, SEBI, the appointment of a custodian is not an optional operational choice anymore for an Alternative Investment Fund. The regulatory framework establishes a clearThe Evolving Role of Custodians in India’s Alternative Investment Funds
The landscape of early-stage startup financing in India is undergoing a shift, catalyzed by significant regulatory reforms from SEBI. The SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, amended in September 2025, have intended to enhance regulation ofAre Angel Funds Viable Anymore?
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Early stage startups often bet on their success and bring in investors to support their operations through investments at very low valuations. However, when startups raise additional funding at lower valuations than the one theyShielding Stake: The Power of Anti-Dilution for Angel Investors
India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing explosive momentum, attracting substantial investments and generating outsized returns, particularly for early-stage backers. With many domestic ventures now listed and delivering exceptional exits, some over 20X, investor interest in structured,Decoding Angel Funds: A Guide for Indian Startup Investment
Becoming a merchant banker in India can involve a wide range of legal considerations most importantly the rules and regulations implemented by the Indian market regulator – SEBI. As financial markets evolve, merchant bankers playMerchant Banker Registration in India: SEBI Procedure & Requirements (2025)
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”) serves as the principal legislation governing cross-border transactions, foreign direct investments and the crux of the matter at hand today – Downstream Investments. Downstream investment refers to indirectDownstream Investments in India: Legal Framework, Compliance, and Regulatory Insights
India has emerged as a major destination for foreign investment, offering vast opportunities across various sectors. However, to ensure transparency, compliance, and regulatory oversight, the Indian government has established specific reporting requirements for entities receivingForeign Investment Reporting in India: Key Compliance Requirements
