Foreign Capital, Technology and Supply Chains

Globally, foreign investment is increasingly being evaluated through the lens of technological capability, national security, supply chain dynamics and strategic autonomy. In the current international environment, India seeks to balance openness to foreign capital with the development of domestic capabilities, reduction of strategic dependencies and managing economic engagements with other countries, including China.

As intangible assets increasingly influence enterprise value and competitive advantage in a volatile global economy, businesses have sought to incorporate technology governance, supply-chain resilience, geopolitical risk assessment and intellectual property protection, into investment, M&A and commercial decision-making.


REITs and InvITs in India

Enhancing Liquidity and Ease of Doing Business for REITs and InvITs in India

Recent changes to the regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs have primarily focused on enhancing the liquidity of REIT/InvIT units and ease of doing business measures. This note provides an overview of such changes during the second half of the financial year 2025-2026.


Investing in India - Legal Considerations - 2026 checklist

Investing in India: An Overview of Legal Considerations – 2026 Checklist

Foreign investment continues to play a crucial role in India’s economic growth, with total FDI inflow (since April 2000) crossing USD 1.14 trillion. FDI received during April 2024-March 2025 (the highest in last three financial years) and April-December 2025 represent notable year-on-year increases.
This note examines certain key legal considerations for foreign investors investing in India and highlights recent updates in the legal framework.


Preferential issue

Preferential Issues, Use of Proceeds Discipline and the Limits of Ratification

The Supreme Court of India in Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Terrascope Ventures Limited (2026 INSC 245). The note analyzes the landmark judgment of Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Terrascope Ventures Limited, where the Supreme Court of India ruled that deviations from the disclosed use of proceeds of a preferential issue cannot be cured by shareholder ratification or post-facto amendments to the company’s memorandum of association. The note outlines SEBI’s affirmation that its regulatory framework protects market integrity and that such breaches cannot be waived by corporate actions.


accredited investors and AIFs

Accredited Investors and AIFs

SEBI introduced a formal framework for accredited investors through amendments to the AIF Regulations on August 3, 2021, the operational contours of which continue to evolve through subsequent regulatory guidance and market practice. This note aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the eligibility criteria, procedure for accreditation, and regulatory relaxations available to accredited investors.


portfolio management services

SEBI Introduces Framework to Streamline Transfer of Portfolio Management Services

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has issued a circular introducing a framework for the transfer of Portfolio Management Service (“PMS”) businesses between registered Portfolio Managers. The framework, effective immediately, requires prior SEBI approval for all transfers, whether within the same group or to an unrelated entity. It sets out clear procedures, timelines, and responsibilities for both transferor and transferee, including requirements for joint applications, client consent, undertakings, and surrender of registration where applicable. The framework provides regulatory clarity and operational flexibility for business reorganizations, group consolidations, and exits in the PMS sector while maintaining investor protection.


CIV scheme

Regulatory Update: Introduction of a New Co-Investment Scheme for AIFs by SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced a new Co-Investment Vehicle Scheme (“CIV Scheme”) under the AIF Regulations, effective September 9, 2025, allowing Category I and II AIFs to offer co-investment opportunities directly to accredited investors. The CIV Scheme serves as an in-house alternative to the Co-investment PMS route, with clear rules on eligibility, investment limits, governance, and exits. Exemptions from certain AIF requirements provide operational flexibility, while safeguards such as ring-fencing of assets, pro-rata rights, and strict compliance standards ensure investor protection.