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India Opens The Door To Chinese Investment: A Complete Guide To Press Note 2, 2026 And The FEMA NDI Amendments
In a landmark policy reset spanning six years of careful deliberation, diplomatic repair, and economic pragmatism, India has opened the door to investment from China and its other land-border neighbours, not in a single sweeping act, but in a measured, security-conscious, and phased manner that reflects the sophistication of India’s evolving role in the global economic order.
India Government
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Acquisition By An FOCC Of An Indian Company: Pricing Conditions For Resident And Non-resident Shareholders
A FOCC refers to an Indian entity that has received foreign investment and is ultimately owned or controlled by persons resident outside India. Although incorporated in India under the Companies Act, such entities are treated differently from domestically owned and controlled Indian companies for the purposes of foreign investment regulation and downstream investment structuring. Consequently, an FOCC, despite being an Indian incorporated entity, is subject to regulatory conditions applicable to foreign investment while undertaking investments into other Indian entities.
India Government
LegaLogic
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Key Amendments Proposed To The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 introduces sweeping changes to India's foreign funding regime, including the creation of a Designated Authority with powers to seize and permanently vest foreign contributions and assets. How will these amendments reshape compliance obligations for NGOs, trusts, and other organizations receiving foreign funds, and what risks do key functionaries now face under the expanded liability framework?
India Government
A
Acuity Law
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Easing Of FDI Norms For Land Bordering Countries: A Calibrated Policy Shift And Its Practical Impact
India’s foreign direct investment regime has undergone a noticeable shift over the last few years, shaped both by global economic conditions and domestic policy priorities. While India has continued to attract steady foreign capital, particularly into manufacturing and technology-linked sectors, it has also tightened its regulatory lens in areas involving ownership and control.
India Government
SR
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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ESDM Sector In India Regulatory Landscape, Roadmap And Way Forward: A White Paper
India's electronics and semiconductor design and manufacturing sector is experiencing rapid transformation through evolving regulatory frameworks and strategic policy initiatives. This comprehensive white paper examines the current state of the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, analyzing implemented policies and their measurable outcomes while proposing actionable reforms to establish India as a globally competitive hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor production.
India Strategy
AP
AZB & Partners
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Refining The Framework For Investments From Land Bordering Countries: Key Changes Under The 2026 Amendment
The Indian government has introduced significant amendments to foreign direct investment regulations affecting investments from countries sharing land borders with India. These changes, formalized through the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, provide crucial clarity on beneficial ownership definitions and introduce new compliance requirements that align with anti-money laundering standards.
India Government
BA
BTG Advaya
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