FDI Notification - An Anthology

         Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the buzz word. Increasingly, inflow of FDI is synonymous with the growth of an economy. Slowly shedding its protectionist, socialist approach and coupled with the realization that capital and technology starved industries cannot grow, leave alone compete with global giants, the Indian government initiated its liberalization process in 1991. The tremendous growth of the last 15 years has surprised the world. India is the new Asian Tiger; its middle class is recognized at number seven of Fortune 500s "Movers and Shakers" list. And, its about time! Absence of a comprehensive guide to FDI in India containing the current rules and procedures required to be complied with by investors pre/post investment necessitated the writing of this book, which fills a large vacuum by focusing on and compiling all the latest applicable government policies and procedures. This book traces the evolution of the FDI policy over the years and tracks the culmination of slow, small steps of the government during the early 1990s into giant leaps today. The chapters explain exhaustively the routes and structures available for FDI in India and describe the benefits accorded to investors in the form of specialized tax havens for nurturing projects. Technology is the essence of a business and constant change is the need of the hour. The book also spells out government policies and key considerations to be kept in mind by foreign collaborator before parting with technology in a world when protection and control of core intellectual property rights assumes critical significance. Some key sectors for investments along with their sector-specific guidelines, significant issues during disinvestment by certain class of re-recognized investors as well as the regulatory compliances to be done with the Reserve Bank of India not only in cases of transfer or issue of equities but also for progressive capitalization and funding of the business enterprises is the focus of the different chapters.

Open Source and the law

         The legal aspects of open-source are virgin territory in India though a scorching topic globally despite stiff opposition from proprietary vendors. In "Open Source and the Law," the author has attempted to create an awareness of open-source in India. With the adoption of open-source based systems like Linux, Apache, the movement has acquired the status of a cause celebre. While focusing on the history and philosophy behind open-source, the author urges the Indian policy makers to note the global developments in open-source and introduce legislative changes that will be instrumental in shaping the future of software development. Each of the chapters - be it the historical development and use or legalities of licensing agreements or lessons from the US for India - offer an insightful look into why the open-source movement has become an industry to be reckoned with.

Other Publications

   India Business Law Journal

• Issue XII - Code of conduct for directors' duties  Download

• Issue XI - Towards affirmative boardrooms  Download

• Issue X - Mezzanine funding combines debt and equity  Download

• Issue IX - Question lingers over status of pre-IPOs  Download

• Issue VIII - Capital injections could help pharmaceutical industry  Download

• Issue VII - Staged financing reduces investment risks  Download

• Issue VI - Domestic hurdles curtail leveraged buy-outs  Download

• Issue V - Closed Boardrooms discourage investors  Download

• Issue IV - Venture capital: Structuring a profitable exit   Download

• Issue III - Structuring tax-efficient private equity investments  Download

• Issue II - Preference shares: No longer preferable   Download

• Issue I - Foreign VC funds may wish to register with SEBI   Download

   Asia Law

• Globalization and Labour Laws in India   Download

• Enforcing Employee Non-Compete Covenants   Download

• Lean and Mean via Lay-Offs   Download

• Easing Out Minority Shareholders: How Easy is it?   Download

• Managing Human Resources in M&As   Download

• Private Equity Acquisitions: Securing Investment Through Preference Shares   Download

• Balancing SEBI Regulations in Overseas M&A   Download

   Others

• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre - Enforcement of foreign awards in India- Simplification under the 1996 Act   Download

• Silicon India - Data Protection - The Legal Solution Read Online | Download

• Nasscom - Structuring of an outsourcing agreement - April 2006 Read Online |  Download

• A Legal Perspective on Mergers and Acquisitions for Indian BPO Industry Download

• Publication of Priti Suri Download