New labor codes, effective November 2025, have increased costs for benefits like gratuity and overtime, impacting company profits, particularly in the IT sector. While most companies won’t reduce salary hikes due to labor demand and attrition risks, margin-sensitive sectors like…
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Jane Street has approached the Supreme Court. The company seeks clarity on legal protection for internal communications. This comes amid a dispute with Indian tax authorities. The case concerns whether advice from in-house legal teams is protected. The Supreme Court…
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The Reserve Bank of India has proposed draft guidelines directing banks and housing finance companies to follow stricter rules while using recovery agents. Banks must give borrowers written details of assigned agents, avoid setting targets that may lead to harsh…
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India is working to lower regulatory costs and compliance burdens. This move aims to boost the competitiveness of India’s securities market. Sebi is also addressing a recent technical glitch at NSDL. A framework for…
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Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlighted concerns regarding the misuse of SME regulatory relaxations. Instances of fund diversion to related parties and shell companies were observed. Some SMEs also engaged in unfair trade practices to manipulate market sentiment. Sebi is…
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As digital services expand beyond metros into tier-2 and tier-3 cities and rural India, companies are reimagining product design to better align with local user behaviour and accessibility needs. Text-heavy, English-first interfaces are increasingly giving way to voice-led experiences and…
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