India: Corporate Governance

The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment concerning corporate governance and the scope of judicial intervention in a company's internal affairs.

As the legal landscape in India continues to evolve and mature, judicial bodies are increasingly requiring startups to adhere strictly to their own established corporate governance frameworks.

On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notified the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 ("Amended Rules"), which significantly modified corporate disclosure obligations under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

Within weeks of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") introducing its Framework for Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Debt Securities (excluding green debt securities) ("ESG Framework")...

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently introduced a series of significant amendments to the annual filing forms to be filed by the companies in India.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DE&I") efforts are best implemented if they go beyond just hiring. While it is necessary to begin with building a diverse workforce...

Vide circular bearing number IFSCA-FMPP0BR/12/2023-Banking-Part(2) – PSO/001 dated 02.04.2025 issued in exercise of powers...

The GIFT International Financial Services Centre ("GIFT IFSC") established in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is India's first international financial services center with the intent of catering...

The LODR Amendment 2025 has introduced a distinct chapter VA which is explicitly applicable for HVDLEs. The LODR Amendment 2025 increases the applicability threshold from the current amount of ₹500 crore to ₹1,000 crore for the value of the outstanding listed non-convertible debentures ("NCDs").