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The Delhi High Court, in a recent ruling on a Public Interest Litigation concerning the delisting of securities without adequate safeguards for investors, declared that existing statutory provisions sufficiently protect the interests of investors. The court emphasized that the legal framework provides a transparent and comprehensive mechanism to address delisting procedures and offers remedies to …

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In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has determined that credit notes issued by manufacturers to dealers constitute valuable consideration within the definition of a sale. Consequently, such transactions are now subject to sales tax under the respective State enactments. A three-judge bench, comprising Justice K. M. Joseph, Justice B. V. Nagarathna, and Justice …

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The Calcutta High Court, in a recent ruling, emphasized that Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should not be narrowly interpreted to apply solely to foreign arbitration proceedings before or during arbitration. The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Harish Tandon and Prasenjit Biswas, held that Section 9 remains applicable even after the issuance …

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In a recent development, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Delhi High Court that, according to the information available to them, only the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has made domicile in the State mandatory for the enrolment of law graduates as advocates. This revelation came as part of an affidavit filed …

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Amidst a complex macro-economic landscape marked by the threat of recession, rising interest rates, and disrupted supply chains, the private equity (PE) industry faces both challenges and opportunities reminiscent of the dystopian world envisioned by renowned author Aldous Huxley. As M&A activity experienced a notable downturn, PE firms, armed with unprecedented levels of dry powder, …

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In the wake of the recent LDI liquidity crisis, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has released new guidance for trustees, outlining practical steps to mitigate risk when using leveraged liability-driven investments (LDI). The guidance, published on April 24, replaces previous advice issued by TPR in October and November 2022. The crisis, triggered by the government’s “Growth …

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WASHINGTON — With the deadline to raise the government’s $31.4 trillion borrowing limit looming, representatives of President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans concluded another round of debt ceiling talks on Tuesday with no signs of progress. The deep divisions between the two parties on how to rein in the federal deficit continue to hinder negotiations, …

Debt Ceiling Talks Stagnate as White House and Republicans Remain at Impasse Read More »

MUSCAT — Oman International Development & Investment S.A.O.G (Ominvest) has announced a revised offer to acquire a substantial stake in Ahli Bank, one of Oman’s prominent financial institutions. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ominvest stated that the consortium it leads intends to make an offer to acquire up to 75% of the lender, rather …

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In a resounding testament to Qatar’s unwavering commitment to economic diversification, the non-oil sector experienced a remarkable surge of 9.9% growth in the fourth quarter of 2022, while the oil sector saw a commendable increase of 4.8%. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, shared this groundbreaking achievement during …

Qatar’s Non-Oil Sector Thrives with Remarkable 9.9% Growth in Q4 2022, Bolstering Diversification Efforts Read More »

Insider, the Turkish AI-based marketing firm, has secured a substantial investment of $105 million in a funding round led by existing investors Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Esas Private Equity. The investment brings Insider’s total funding to an impressive $274 million, as announced by QIA on their official website. Ahmed Ali Al-Hammadi, the Chief Investment …

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