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• "Innovative Deal Structures Keep India’s Inbound M&A Resilient Amid Global Headwinds": Zia mody

  Zia Mody, founder & managing partner at AZB & Partners says that despite global capital flow challenges from the US Fed’s rate hikes, India’s inbound M&A remains resilient with innovative deal structures like convertible preference shares and reverse mergers. She says that the RBI’s facilitative approach has eased foreign companies’ re-domiciling to India. ESG compliance and evolving trade talks with the US and UK continue to shape deal dynamics.

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• Zia Mody: India Remains a Hot Investment Destination, but SPACs and GIFT City Await Scale

  India remains a highly attractive investment destination due to strong demographics, capital market depth, and ongoing reforms, says Zia Mody. While the SPAC model in GIFT City shows promise, it is still nascent and needs more scale to succeed. Private equity investors are shifting towards control stakes and PE-to-PE exits are rising amid a subdued IPO market.

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• India's Regulatory Reforms and Investor Confidence Fuel Surge in M&A Activity, Says Zia Mody

  India’s regulatory reforms, including decriminalization under the Companies Act and sector liberalization, have strengthened investor confidence and boosted M&A activity. Private equity firms are increasingly pursuing control stakes, driving consolidation in sectors like renewable energy, healthcare, and financial services. Despite tougher CCI scrutiny, regulatory efficiency and dialogue continue to support deal-making momentum.

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• PSL Advocates & Solicitors announces key promotions, strengthening leadership and client service

  PSL Advocates & Solicitors has announced key promotions, including Devansh Jain to Partner. Anu Sura, Jayashree Parihar, and Himesh Thakur are now Associate Partners. Further promotions to Senior Associate include Syed Fazl Askari, Aastha Sharma, Mayank Biyani, and Mihir Modi, strengthening the firm's leadership and commitment to client service.

  

• Pooja Sood launches Sood Law Offices

  Pooja Sood starts Sood Law Offices, a new IPR firm in New Delhi. The firm focuses on intellectual property rights. Sood has experience with patents and IPR. She has advised various clients, including IIT Delhi and ISRO. Sood Law Offices aims to simplify IP processes. The firm offers end-to-end IP support, including patent drafting and enforcement.

  

• Groww files IPO papers via confidential filing route; seeks to raise up to USD 1-bn

  Groww, India's fastest-growing retail broking platform, has confidentially filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO estimated between USD 700 million and USD 1 billion. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity and an offer for sale, with proceeds aimed at technology development and business expansion.

  

• Establish centralised oversight mechanism for tribunals: CII

  CII proposes a centralized oversight institution to enhance India's tribunal system, citing improved efficiency and investor confidence. Amendments to the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 are suggested to define the body's mandate and responsibilities. Fragmented administrative control currently hinders standardization, impacting dispute resolution and ease of doing business, with significant funds tied up in pending cases.

  

• Attorney General R. Venkataramani advocates for AI integration in legal systems at PALETTE Centre launch

  Attorney General R. Venkataramani urged a rethinking of legal systems in the age of AI at the PALETTE Centre launch. He advocated for a "compact of knowledge systems" bridging law and technology, emphasizing AI's role in truth discovery and justice. He also cautioned against biases and envisioned collaborative legal systems beyond adversarial courts.

  

• Former CJI Chandrachud bats for responsible AI integration at launch of PALETTE Centre

  Former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud launched the PALETTE Centre, a collaborative initiative by BITS Law School and PanScience Innovations, to revolutionise legal systems with AI. He emphasised AI's role in augmenting human intelligence, not replacing it, and advocated for responsible AI implementation with robust governance and ethical frameworks.

  

• S&A streamlines legal processes with Harvey AI

  S&A Law Offices in India is revolutionizing legal practices by integrating Harvey AI into its core processes. This strategic move enhances efficiency, reduces turnaround times, and lowers operational costs, ultimately boosting client satisfaction. The firm's commitment to innovation and responsible AI adoption positions it as a leader in India's evolving legal landscape.

  

• Hinduja goes into damage-control mode as fraud rocks IndusInd Bank

  Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman, IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) which is the promoter of IndusInd Bank, went into damage-control mode on Thursday following the announcement of the fraud in the bank that has plunged the lender into a Rs 2, 236 crore loss for the January-March quarter.