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FEMA Amendment Shortens Export Realisation Timelines: What Businesses Should Know
The RBI's 2026 amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations shortens the time to realise and repatriate export proceeds and gives Authorised Dealers new powers. This article sets out the changes and their implications for exporters, importers and start-ups.
Read article → Article · 22 October 2026Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026: How Does It Affect Businesses?
The 2026 amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act eases registration and adds exemptions, but also introduces new employee-documentation rules and heavier penalties. This article explains what changes for businesses and what start-ups should do now.
Read article → Article · 21 October 2026DPDPA Compliance for Start-ups: Key Legal Considerations for Businesses
This article explores the key DPDPA compliance obligations for start-ups in India, covering consent management, data security, breach notification, data principal rights, and practical steps to build a scalable data protection framework ahead of the Act’s implementation.
Read article → Article · 24 August 2026BCI’s New Social Media Guidelines: A Defining Moment for the Digital Conduct of the Legal Profession
Recognising the growing role of social media in professional life, the Bar Council of India (“BCI”), on 17 July 2026, introduced guidelines governing the social media conduct of advocates, law students and legal interns.
Read article → Thought leadershipLegal 500 Comparative Guide: India, Mergers & Acquisitions
Cornerstone Law is the exclusive India contributor to the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide on Mergers & Acquisitions.
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