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  The economic development of India has witnessed a significant boom and by infusion of foreign direct investments from all across the world. Foreign direct investment is said to be undertaken when an entity registered out of the borders of the country invests in India. The Government of India formulated the   Foreign Direct Investment Policy (“ FDI Policy ”)   to regulate the various foreign direct investments in India. With foreign investments gradually occurring in debt instruments and non-debt instruments, there was a requirement for a proper regulatory structure with respect to investments specifically in non-debt instruments, for instance, investments in equity instruments in incorporated entities, LLP capital participation, investments in alternative investment funds, instruments notified under the FDI Policy. Further, foreign direct investments in India may further be undertaken indirectly by different foreign entities, by channelizing the investments through an e...

  Overview of the POSH Act, 2013 The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) is India’s first comprehensive legislation aimed at preventing sexual harassment at the workplace and safeguarding the dignity of working women. Enacted pursuant to India’s obligations under the Vishaka Guidelines and international conventions, the POSH Act creates a binding compliance framework for all covered establishments. Beyond being a statutory requirement, POSH compliance is now a critical governance issue. Non-compliance can expose organisations to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, labour disputes, and operational risk. For this reason, organisations increasingly rely on an experienced employment labour law firm India to design, audit, and implement POSH frameworks that are both legally compliant and operationally effective. This article outlines the key policies, structures, and obligations that every establishment must impl...