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FDI In E-Commerce: India's Export-Focused Carve-Out Under Press Note 3 (2026 Series)
On 23 July 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued Press Note No. 3 (2026 Series) a document whose brevity belies the significance of what it achieves. In a little over two pages, the Government of India has quietly dismantled one of the most longstanding restrictions in its FDI policy architecture: the blanket prohibition on foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce. The caveat, however, is precise and deliberate: the permission is confined exclusively to exports of goods manufactured or produced in India.
India Government
Saga Legal
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Enforcement Of The Jan Vishwas (Amendment Of Provisions) Act, 2026: Key Administrative Priorities For Regulatory Bodies
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 decriminalises numerous minor offences across central laws and introduces civil penalties and administrative adjudication mechanisms. This article analyses the key enforcement priorities and implementation challenges for regulatory bodies, inspectors, and district-level administrators to ensure effective transition from criminal prosecution to compliance-oriented governance.
India Government
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Khurana and Khurana
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Liberalisation Of FDI In The E-commerce Sector
The Indian government has proposed a significant liberalization of its Foreign Direct Investment policy to permit e-commerce entities to engage in inventory-based models exclusively for exporting domestically manufactured products. While this represents a major policy shift that could benefit both e-commerce platforms and Indian manufacturers, the move has sparked concerns among domestic vendors about potential misuse, prompting the introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework with strict eligibilit
India Government
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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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India’s Private Capital Opportunity Puts Structuring Expertise Centre Stage, IFLR
India's private capital market is attracting significant investor interest across manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy, healthcare and private credit sectors. However, deploying capital effectively requires increasingly sophisticated structuring that addresses interconnected regulatory, financing, governance and exit considerations. Success demands coordination across multiple disciplines and collaboration between advisers with deep local knowledge and international cross-border experience.
India Finance
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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FDI In E-Commerce: India's Export-Focused Carve-Out Under Press Note 3 (2026 Series)
On 23 July 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued Press Note No. 3 (2026 Series) a document whose brevity belies the significance of what it achieves. In a little over two pages, the Government of India has quietly dismantled one of the most longstanding restrictions in its FDI policy architecture: the blanket prohibition on foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce. The caveat, however, is precise and deliberate: the permission is confined exclusively to exports of goods manufactured or produced in India.
India Government
Saga Legal
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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From Food Safety To Due Process: Judicial Scrutiny Of Recent FSSAI Raids In Maharashtra
The recent spate of inspections and raids conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) across Maharashtra has triggered a wider debate on the balance between regulatory enforcement and procedural fairness. Several prominent restaurants, hotels and food establishments found themselves facing suspension orders, stop-business notices and threats of closure allegedly on account of hygiene discrepancies and alleged violations of food safety norms.
India Healthcare
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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Telegram Ban In India – The Rise Of Digital Sovereignty
The Delhi High Court's landmark ruling in Telegram FZ LLC v. Union of India addresses whether Section 69A of the IT Act permits the government to block an entire platform rather than specific content. Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, where fraudulent channels circulated fake exam papers affecting millions of aspirants, the court upheld the Centre's power to impose a platform-wide ban on Telegram, sparking intense debate about the boundaries between examination integrity and digital censorship.
India Media & IT
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Hammurabi & Solomon
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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Setting Up An MRO Facility In India
Opening an aircraft maintenance facility in India requires navigating three parallel regulatory tracks that operate on different timelines: airworthiness approval from the DGCA, land and airside access from airport operators, and duty treatment from customs authorities. This comprehensive legal guide examines the statutory framework under the new Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024, the CAR-145 organization approval process, airport land allocation challenges, customs duty exemptions, and the state-level clear
India Transport
MC
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Why Capacity Assurance Will Define The Next Decade For India's Electricity Sector?
India's power sector stands at a defining moment. For over a decade, the industry's focus has been on one objective: adding capacity. That objective has largely been achieved. Today, India is among the world's largest electricity markets, with a rapidly expanding generation fleet, significant renewable energy deployment, and ambitious plans to support economic growth, industrialization, and energy security.
India Energy
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HSA Advocates
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