We are delighted to share this week's AKP Banking & Finance Weekly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in. 1. Regulatory Updates 1.1. India Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 1.1.1. RBI alerts Regulated Entities to UNSC 1267/1989 Delisting and Sanctions-Screening Actions Reserve Bank of India (“ RBI ”) issued a communication to banks, non-banking financial companies and other Regulated Entities (“ REs ”) o

Executive Summary The Government of India has, with effect from 5 February 2026, permitted 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indian insurance companies and insurance intermediaries. This reform, implemented through the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 and corresponding amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (FEMA NDI Rules), represents the final and most significant step in a 25-year liberalisati

We are delighted to share this week's AKP Corporate & Compliance Weekly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in. 1. Labour Law 1.1. Kerala amends Migrant Workers Welfare Scheme, 2010 The Government of Kerala has notified amendments to the Kerala Migrant Workers Welfare Scheme, 2010, through S.R.O. No. 166/2026, aimed at strengthening welfare benefits and streamlining membership compliance for interstate mig

We are delighted to share this week's AKP Banking & Finance Weekly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in. 1. Regulatory Updates 1.1. India Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 1.1.1. RBI amends NBFC Miscellaneous Directions to enable equity mobilisation by NUCFDC The Reserve Bank of India (“ RBI ”), vide Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Miscellaneous) Amendment Directions, 2026 dated

Class Actions Revisited: Expanding Shareholder Remedies under the 2013 Act What if a small group of shareholders could reopen deals that your board signed off years ago, loans, write‑offs or related‑party sales that everyone thought were “done and dusted”? Class action remedies under the Companies Act, 2013 (“ Companies Act ” or “ the Act ”) were introduced to strengthen shareholder protection and enhance corporate accountability [1] . However, their contours, particularly

Introduction The Union Budget 2026 marks a significant milestone for India’s electronics manufacturing sector, introducing a comprehensive policy framework aimed at positioning the country as a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse. Through strategic fiscal incentives, customs duty rationalisation, and the expansion of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, the government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while bo

Executive Summary India’s clean‑energy manufacturing landscape is entering a defining moment. The Union Budget 2026–27 signals a strategic shift toward building world‑class capabilities in EV battery production and solar panel manufacturing, two industries that will shape the country’s energy security and global competitiveness over the next decade. With a blend of customs duty reforms, significant capital investments, and targeted industrial schemes, the government is la

Executive Summary India's data centre and cloud infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by explosive data generation, digital transformation across industries, and fiscal incentives introduced in the Union Budget 2026. India generates approximately 20% of global data yet hosts only 5.5% of global data center capacity, creating a significant demand-supply gap and compelling investment opportunity. The 21-year tax holiday, in effect until 2047,

We are delighted to share this month's AKP Dispute Resolution Monthly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in. 1. Arbitration and Conciliation 1.1. Commercial & Contractual Disputes 1.1.1 Supreme Court holds arbitral award passed after expiry of mandate is not rendered void where court subsequently extends time The Supreme Court recently examined the effect of an arbitral award rendered after expiry of the arbitral tribunal

We are delighted to share this week's AKP Corporate & Compliance Weekly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in. 1. Labour Law 1.1. Government notifies Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 The Government of India has notified the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026, following Presidential assent on February 16, 2026. The amendment, deemed effective from November 21, 2025, revises provi