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₹20000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission: Union Budget ‘25 goes big on nuclear power, proposes reforms

This article has been published by ETGovernment at: https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/20000-crore-for-nuclear-energy-mission-union-budget-25-goes-big-on-nuclear-power-proposes-reforms/118455001   Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her presentation of the Union Budget for 2025-26 in the Parliament, announced numerous measures aimed at driving development and innovation in the energy sector, including both traditional and renewable sources. More importantly, she made a groundbreaking announcement for the development…

Joint Development Agreements in Real Estate: Key Considerations and Best Practices

This article has been published by ETGovernment at: https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/governance/joint-development-agreements-in-real-estate-key-considerations-and-best-practices/118806682   A joint development agreement (“JDA”), also commonly referred to as a collaboration agreement, development agreement or development rights transfer agreement, is a contract between a landowner and a developer to facilitate development and sale of a real estate project.   Under a JDA, the landowner contributes their land, while…

Mobile Wallets are Struggling, But UPI Could Be the Shot in the Arm the Industry Needs

This article has been published by Outlook Business at: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/columns/mobile-wallets-are-struggling-but-upi-could-be-the-shot-in-the-arm-the-industry-needsMobile Wallets are Struggling, But UPI Could Be the Shot in the Arm the Industry Needs   The PPI industry has witnessed seismic shifts and intense regulatory scrutiny. Prepaid Payment Instruments, or PPIs, are financial payment tools to store money for future use. Regulated by the…

Go Air To Jet Airways: Lessons Not Learned

This article has been published by BW Legal World at: https://www.bwlegalworld.com/article/go-air-to-jet-airways-lessons-not-learned-548671   The aviation sector in India has been in the spotlight recently, as India became the third largest domestic aviation market in the world. This has been enabled by India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme – Project UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik).   However, the…

The New Standard in M&A: How Insurance is Changing the Game

This article has been published by Bar and Bench at: The New Standard in M&A: How Insurance is Changing the Game     Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategies for businesses seeking growth, diversification, or strategic realignment. However, these transactions do carry certain risks. Consequently, insurance products have become essential instruments for effective risk…

SEBI’s settlement mechanism needs an overhaul

This article has been published by Moneycontrol at: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/sebi-s-settlement-mechanism-needs-an-overhaul-12939592.html   Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) offers a settlement mechanism as an alternative to prolonged adjudicatory proceedings for resolving violations of securities laws. The Settlement Regulations issued by SEBI allows applicants to settle potential enforcement actions by filing a settlement application, paying a settlement…

India’s Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Key highlights

This article has been published by Moneycontrol at: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/india-s-draft-digital-personal-data-protection-rules-key-highlights-12904827.html   The much-anticipated draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) have been published for public consultation. Nearly 16 months after the DPDPA’s passage in August 2023, these rules mark a key step in India’s journey towards a robust framework for safeguarding personal…

Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Implications for hospitality industry in handling personal info of guests

This article has been published by ETGovernment at: https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/digital-personal-data-protection-act-implications-for-hospitality-industry-in-handling-personal-info-of-guests/116687175 The primary objective and ambition of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is to ensure robust protection of individuals’ personal data while granting them genuine authority and autonomy over the purposes for which their personal data is utilized by organizations. The implementation of the…

Amendments in IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2025: An In-Depth Overview

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 introduced several noteworthy amendments. Some of the significant modifications are as follows: Regulation 4E: Transfer of Possession: In a significant stride towards safeguarding homebuyers’ interests, Regulation 4E mandates that Resolution Professionals (RPs) must arrange for the transfer of possession…

Mere Name on Property Title Doesn’t Mean Tax Liability, Rules ITAT: Relief for Many Families

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench, has ruled that individuals who are merely legal owners of a property, without any financial or beneficial interest, are not liable to pay capital gains tax when the property is sold. This decision underlined that being named on a title deed does not necessarily mean you own…