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In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly recounts some important operational and environmental issues involved with sea drones, including national security and defense, reconnaissance capabilities, chemical pollution, and noise pollution with sea drones. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly narrates various legal and regulatory issues involved with sea drones, including maritime and water navigation laws, national sovereignty, data privacy issue, managing geospatial data, safety and liability.     You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh outlines possible uses of sea drones for various sectors and organizations, including military, maritime industry, meteorologists, oceanographic researchers, deep sea explorers, energy sector, telecom infrastructure industry, aquaculture, fisheries, etc. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly explains what is happening in India around sea drones, specifically what government shipyards and private companies are doing to develop sea drones.   You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Sea Drones, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly introduces sea drones – what they are, what their different types are, how they are useful, and the global market size for sea drones. You can find the entire issue on Sea Drones, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

Rhythm Vijayvargiya, Palak Kapoor, Pradyumn Sharma and Aaron Kamath analyze SEBI's proposed framework for the recognition of 'Specified Digital Platforms' (SDP) aimed at curbing unfiltered financial advice online.   The framework prescribes stringent preventive and corrective measures for SDPs. The speakers discuss and propose a more balanced approach to ensure financial safety of the public, encourage fin-fluencers to exercise their freedom of speech and spread educative content, and allow digital platforms to play to their strengths and not overreach.

In the first episode of our Digital Lending series, we dive into the transformative developments in the NBFC P2P lending space, focusing on the recent amendments to the RBI's Master Directions issued in August and September 2024. These changes are set to reshape the regulatory landscape for NBFC P2P operations in India. Join Huzefa and Palak as they break down what's new, what's on the horizon, and what these updates mean for NBFC P2Ps and their technology outsourcing partners. This episode takes a closer look at key changes, including revised transaction timelines, the prohibition on assuming credit risk, and restrictions on outsourcing. Whether you're navigating compliance challenges or driving innovation in fintech, this podcast offers valuable insights for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

In this podcast, we will delve into the recent amendments and nuances brought in vide the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 which amended the SEBI REIT Regulations, 2014. SEBI amended and notified the REIT Regulations in March 2024 paving the way for a regulatory framework for Micro, Small & Medium REITs (SM REITs).

In this podcast, we delve into the pivotal investment-related initiatives for the renewable energy sector introduced in Budget 2024. We examine the newly established climate finance taxonomy designed to streamline sustainable investments, the introduction of viability gap funding to support large-scale renewable projects, and various financial incentives aimed at accelerating green technology adoption. Our analysis covers the potential effects of these measures on attracting private investment, fostering innovation, and ensuring the economic viability of renewable energy projects, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

In this podcast, we delve into the key policy changes for the renewable energy sector introduced in India's Budget 2024. We take an expansive view of the sector to specifically explore the newly introduced policy to promote pumped storage projects, the initiatives for advancing green mobility and the customs duty exemptions on essential minerals, crucial for renewable energy technologies. Join us for an in-depth look at how Budget 2024 is poised to shape the renewable energy landscape.

In this podcast, we explore the transformative initiatives for the renewable energy sector unveiled in Budget 2024, with a specific focus on the sub-sectors of green hydrogen, solar, thermal, and nuclear energy. We delve into the specifics of new allocation and incentives aimed at boosting production and adoption, assess the potential impacts on energy costs and sustainability, and discuss the future implications for each sub-sector. We analyze these initiatives in light of India's climate commitments and goals and discuss the merits of the roadmap set out in the Budget towards a renewables revolution.

In this episode of our “Back to the Basics Series”, we provide a clear and concise explanation of arbitrability. We explore the criteria that determine which disputes are eligible for arbitration and which are not. This podcast is designed to make complex legal concepts more accessible, whether you are a legal professional or simply interested in understanding arbitration.

In this episode, Dr. Milind Antani and Eshika Phadke discuss recent trends in the booming Indian healthcare industry, and how hospitals can use legal and regulatory compliances as a tool to not only mitigate risk, but also optimise healthcare quality, patient safety and the reputation of the organisation.

In this part of our issue on Ambient Intelligence, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly recounts some important operational and ethical issues involved with Ambient Intelligence, including interoperability, technology standards, integrity of data, coverage area, monitoring of people, and biases of and potential of discrimination by intelligent systems. You can find the entire issue on Ambient Intelligence, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Ambient Intelligence, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly narrates various legal issues involved with Ambient Intelligence, including data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, consumer protection, product liability and intellectual property rights. You can find the entire issue on Ambient Intelligence, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Ambient Intelligence, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh outlines possible uses of Ambient Intelligence for various sectors and organizations, including residential property developers and owners, hospitals and healthcare establishments, retail stores, local government planners, police and emergency services, educational institutions, automotive, and manufacturing. You can find the entire issue on Ambient Intelligence, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Ambient Intelligence, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly explains the key characteristics required in an Aml system to be useful and successful, such as user friendly, personalized, adaptive, embedded, intelligent and unobtrusive. You can find the entire issue on Ambient Intelligence, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this part of our issue on Ambient Intelligence, our futurist and strategic thought leader, Dr. Mihir Parikh briefly introduces Ambient Intelligence – what it is, how it is useful, and what is the global market for AML. You can find the entire issue on Ambient Intelligence, videos and podcasts of other parts, and other issues of this series at SprintingSeries.com.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Finance Minister of India's groundbreaking announcement during her recent budget speech: the abolishment of Angel Tax. We explore what Angel Tax is, and the significant challenges it posed to investors and startups. The episode unpacks the criticisms surrounding this tax, highlighting how it stifled innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem. We then explore the far reaching impacts of this policy change, and how in our opinion this move may provide impetus to rejuvenate the startup ecosystem by encouraging greater investment, fostering innovation, and aligning with global best practices.”

In this podcast, Nishanth Kadur, Soumya Gulati, and Ansh Desai, of the International Disputes and Investigations team, explore the incorporation of arbitral clauses by reference in commercial transactions. The discussion explores how arbitration clauses can be included in agreements by referencing other documents and discuss the complexities this creates. The conversation covers the legal framework in India, citing significant cases like M.R. Engineers and NBCC (India) Ltd. vs. Zillion Infraprojects (P) Ltd., and examines how Indian courts interpret such incorporations. The discussion then compares India's approach with those of other Asian jurisdictions, such as Singapore, England, Hong Kong, and Dubai, highlighting the differences in legal interpretations and requirements.