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The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 marks the biggest restructuring of India’s wage compliance framework in nearly 90 years. From twice-yearly VDA revisions and unified employee registers to the new 100% pre-deposit rule for employer appeals, the Rules fundamentally reshape payroll, bonus, disciplinary, and wage-claim compliance for Indian businesses.
The Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 have officially operationalised India’s Social Security Code. From EPF and ESIC reforms to gig worker contributions, fixed-term employee gratuity, crèche obligations, and unified electronic compliance — this detailed guide explains what employers, HR heads, startups, aggregators, and compliance professionals must immediately prepare for under the new labour law regime.
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Setting up an aircraft or ship leasing entity in GIFT IFSC requires completing a mandatory sequential process under IFSCA regulations, the SEZ Act, FEMA, and the Income Tax Act 2025. This article covers the complete legal framework, step-by-step setup process, owned fund requirements, sector-specific clearances, and tax structuring under Section 147 — written by a Company Secretary with direct, on-ground experience in GIFT City.
India’s GIFT IFSC framework now enables eligible Indian public companies to list their shares on recognised international exchanges without undertaking a traditional IPO or raising fresh capital. This article explains the legal structure behind direct listings under Section 23(3) of the Companies Act, the LEAP Rules 2024, and the IFSCA Listing Regulations.
The 2025 IFSCA Fund Management Regulations fundamentally reorient GIFT IFSC’s regulatory philosophy — from entry facilitation toward governance-led institution building. For fund managers, family offices, and global allocators, the implications go well beyond compliance. This is GIFT IFSC’s institutional coming-of-age moment.
India is no longer just a consumer of leased aircraft and ships. With GIFT City IFSC, it is emerging as a serious global leasing jurisdiction. This article explains the real reasons behind this shift—enforcement, tax efficiency, USD structuring, and deal economics.
India’s direct listing framework at GIFT IFSC is legally enabled but not yet operational. This article explains the regulatory gaps, execution challenges, and what companies must understand before planning a listing in 2026.
In 2026, the real question isn’t going public — it’s IPO or direct listing, and where.
This guide clarifies the legal position of direct listings in GIFT IFSC — what’s in place, what’s pending, and what’s often misunderstood. While IPOs raise capital, direct listings enable liquidity without dilution. As of April 2026, however, the framework is still not operational.
Direct listing in GIFT IFSC is often misunderstood as an IPO alternative—but it’s not a fundraising route. Under Regulation 40 of the IFSCA (Listing) Regulations, 2024, companies can list existing shares without issuing new ones. Here’s what the law allows, what’s still pending, and what promoters should prepare for ahead of the 2026 framework.
