Month: November 2023

Clean Energy: Issue 3 of 2023

Quarterly Roundups | November 23, 2023 | Practice Area: , ,

S&R Associates presents the third issue of its quarterly roundup series on clean energy. Here, we cover updates from the period between the months of July and October of 2023.
This issue comprises regulatory updates on renewable energy and electric vehicles, respectively, including central and state government notifications in this regard, along with India-related updates and international developments.
In addition, we provide an overview of carbon credits, including in respect of its market dynamics.

Innovative Constructions: Assessing the Investment Viability of New Construction Technologies

Insights | November 20, 2023 | Practice Area: , , , ,

Every year, Indians require 10 million new homes. At the same time, global markets are increasingly focused on sustainability, climate change and ESG-related goals. The confluence of such factors has created various opportunities to employ climate-responsive construction techniques, including through the use of eco-friendly and sustainable material. Relatedly, the interplay of energy-efficient solutions, green-certified buildings, targeted investments and financing, key legislative changes, government incentives and a coordinated regulatory framework, as well as increased digitalization, may change this ecosystem in fundamental ways.

Managing Foreign Sellers’ Risks in Indian M&A Transactions

Insights | November 14, 2023 | Practice Area: ,

In a previous note published earlier this month, certain common risks for foreign buyers in Indian M&A transactions were discussed in addition to the strategies to mitigate such risks. In this note, the most common concerns of foreign sellers in an M&A transaction have been discussed i.e., to mitigate risk of deal certainty, risk of any payment default by buyer and limitation of foreign sellers’ liability post completion of an M&A transaction. This note also discusses certain trends and market practices relevant for foreign sellers to manage such risks within the Indian legal framework.

Foreign Buyers’ Risks in Indian M&A Transactions

Managing Foreign Buyers’ Risks in Indian M&A Transactions

Insights | November 2, 2023 | Practice Area: ,

Foreign buyers looking to acquire or invest in Indian companies are challenged with known and unknown risks similar to other jurisdictions. However, certain aspects of India’s exchange control rules, occasions of retrospective changes in law, cultural unfamiliarity and market practices unique or common to India often surprise foreign buyers and impose additional risks that have to be navigated by foreign buyers in Indian M&A transactions.  Dealing with such risks appropriately requires not just an assessment and classification of risks but also development of required strategies for risk management within the Indian legal framework. This note discusses certain common risks for foreign buyers in Indian M&A transactions and strategies to mitigate such risks.

Capital Reduction The Position of Minority Shareholders

Reliance Retail’s Capital Reduction: The Position of Minority Shareholders

Insights | November 1, 2023 | Practice Area: ,

In July 2023, Reliance Industries Limited announced that the board of directors of its indirect subsidiary, Reliance Retail Limited has approved a proposal to reduce its share capital. The proposed reduction involves canceling the shareholding of the minority shareholders of Reliance Retail, making Reliance Retail a wholly-owned subsidiary of its parent company, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited.
This capital reduction is of interest due to the trading of Reliance Retail’s equity shares on the unlisted market. While Reliance Retail’s valuation is based on reports from independent valuers, objections could arise if the minority shareholders perceive the offered consideration as lower than the price in the unlisted market.