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- 1.1 Explore our resources to fuel your success and propel your business forward.
- 1.2 Latest Posts
- 1.2.0.1 Rupeeflo Raises $1M from Piper Serica to Improve Financial Access for NRIs
- 1.2.0.2 Upcoming Compliances for Private Limited Companies in the FY2025-26
- 1.2.0.3 Top Government Schemes for Startups in India
- 1.2.0.4 A Snapshot of the Concert Economy: Insights from Coldplay
- 1.2.0.5 Compliance Calendar 2025 – A Complete Checklist
- 1.2.0.6 Union Budget 2025 – Startups, Investors & GIFT IFSC
- 1.2.0.7 Stock Appreciation Rights in India – Meaning & Working
- 1.2.0.8 Resident Individuals to open Foreign Currency bank Accounts (FCA) with IBUs in IFSCs
- 1.3 Thought Leadership
- 1.3.0.1 How U.S. Tariffs on China Could Boost Indian Exports: A Strategic Shift in Global Trade
- 1.3.0.2 Cheat Sheet for FDI in Single Brand Retail Trading
- 1.3.0.3 Lock-in Period in IPO: Meaning, Types and Advantages
- 1.3.0.4 Income Tax, TDS & TCS Changes from 1st April 2025: What You Need to Know
- 1.3.0.5 GST Amendments Effective from 1st April 2025
- 1.3.0.6 Treelife advised Piper Serica in its $1.3M Pre-Series Investment Round in Astrogate Labs, a space-tech company
- 1.3.0.7 FinTech–focused VC Fund Cedar-IBSi Capital Announces Second Investment In WonderLend Hubs
- 1.3.0.8 thePack.in Raises USD 125K in Angel Round to Support First-Time Pet Parents
- 1.3.0.9 Sammmm raises INR 10 crore in seed funding led by Fireside Ventures.
- 1.3.0.10 Rupeeflo Raises $1M from Piper Serica to Improve Financial Access for NRIs
- 1.3.0.11 Lock-in Period in IPO: Meaning, Types and Advantages
- 1.3.0.12 Stock Appreciation Rights in India – Meaning & Working
- 1.3.0.13 Understanding the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
- 1.3.0.14 Non Disclosure Agreements in India – NDA Template, Types & Breach
- 1.3.0.15 Mergers & Acquisitions in India – Meaning, Difference, Types, M&A Examples
- 1.3.0.16 Treelife featured and authored a chapter in a report, “Funds in GIFT City- Scaling New Heights” by Eleveight
- 1.3.0.17 Blinkit 2.0: Can Zomato’s Juggernaut Fight Off Quick Commerce Rivals?
- 1.3.0.18 Startup India’s Post – Mapping India’s Spacetech Industry & Regulatory Landscape,
- 1.3.0.19 Mapping India’s space-tech industry and regulatory landscape: A launchpad for innovation & growth
- 1.3.0.20 Treelife Unveils Comprehensive Guide To Labour Laws For Startups
- 1.3.0.21 Navigating the New Cyber Security Framework in GIFT IFSC
- 1.3.0.22 From Fees to Tokenization: Key IFSCA Updates You Should Know
- 1.3.0.23 2025: A year to watch for International Tax Developments
- 1.3.0.24 IFSC notifies updated FME Regulations
- 1.3.0.25 Clarification on usage of SNRR Accounts for IFSC units
- 1.4 We Are Problem Solvers. And Take Accountability.
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February 11, 2025 | Deal Street
Rupeeflo Raises $1M from Piper Serica to Improve Financial Access for NRIs
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February 10, 2025 | Calendar
Upcoming Compliances for Private Limited Companies in the FY2025-26
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January 18, 2025 | News
Resident Individuals to open Foreign Currency bank Accounts (FCA) with IBUs in IFSCs
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How U.S. Tariffs on China Could Boost Indian Exports: A Strategic Shift in Global Trade
Introduction In early 2025, the USA President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs targeting major U.S. trading partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico1. These measures are designed to address long-standing trade imbalances and protect domestic industries. However, the immediate effect has been a disruption of global supply chains,…


Cheat Sheet for FDI in Single Brand Retail Trading
India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in Single Brand Retail Trading (SBRT) has undergone significant changes, making it easier for global brands to enter the market while ensuring local economic benefits. Here’s everything you need to know: FDI Limits & Approval Process 100% FDI is permitted in SBRT under the…



Lock-in Period in IPO: Meaning, Types and Advantages
Introduction A company’s transition from private to public ownership is marked by an Initial Public Offering (IPO), enabling it to raise capital for growth, debt repayment, or acquisitions. While an IPO offers greater visibility and access to funds, it also brings challenges such as regulatory scrutiny and increased shareholder expectations….


Income Tax, TDS & TCS Changes from 1st April 2025: What You Need to Know
The Union Budget 2025 introduced a series of major changes in the Indian tax landscape, applicable from 1st April 2025. These updates significantly impact individuals, startups, and businesses — with revised income tax slabs, increased thresholds for TDS and TCS, and extended exemptions for start-ups and IFSC units. Here’s a…


GST Amendments Effective from 1st April 2025
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework is set to undergo significant transformations starting April 1, 2025. These amendments aim to enhance compliance, streamline tax processes, and ensure a more robust taxation system. Below is a detailed analysis of the key GST changes in 2025 and their implications for businesses…





Lock-in Period in IPO: Meaning, Types and Advantages
Introduction A company’s transition from private to public ownership is marked by an Initial Public Offering (IPO), enabling it to raise capital for growth, debt repayment, or acquisitions. While an IPO offers greater visibility and access to funds, it also brings challenges such as regulatory scrutiny and increased shareholder expectations….


Stock Appreciation Rights in India – Meaning & Working
Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) offer a compelling form of employee compensation, allowing beneficiaries to enjoy an increase in the company’s valuation over time without the necessity to purchase or own actual shares. This predetermined timeframe for appreciation has seen SARs become increasingly popular in India as a viable alternative to…


Understanding the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
On January 3, 2025, the Union Government released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 1 (“Draft Rules”). Formulated under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), the Draft Rules have been published for public consultation, with objections and suggestions on the same to be provided to…


Non Disclosure Agreements in India – NDA Template, Types & Breach
Introduction Security of sensitive business information, protection of intellectual property and trade secrets and trust in collaborations are critical aspects of business security in an increasingly competitive and data-driven market today. It is to this effect that businesses typically execute non disclosure agreement (“NDA”), which imposes a contractual obligation on…


Mergers & Acquisitions in India – Meaning, Difference, Types, M&A Examples
Introduction Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have emerged as transformative business strategies in the Indian economic landscape, reshaping industries and fostering innovation. At its core, mergers involve the integration of two companies into a single entity, while acquisitions refer to one company taking control over another. Together, these strategies drive growth,…




Cyber threats are evolving, and for entities operating in GIFT IFSC, staying ahead is not just strategic, rather it’s essential. As GIFT IFSC grows into a global financial powerhouse, the complexity of cyber risks also intensifies. Recognizing this, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has introduced the “𝐺𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛…


From Fees to Tokenization: Key IFSCA Updates You Should Know
Strengthening the Regulatory Landscape at GIFT IFSC The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) continues to enhance the regulatory landscape at GIFT IFSC, driving global competitiveness and ease of doing business. On February 26, 2025, IFSCA introduced key circulars and consultation papers aimed at providing greater clarity, easing compliance, and…


2025: A year to watch for International Tax Developments
The international tax landscape is off to a dynamic start in 2025. On one hand, President Donald Trump, after assuming office on 20th January, announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from its commitment to OECD’s global minimum tax, sparking uncertainties around Pillar 2 implementation worldwide. On the other hand, Indian tax authorities…


IFSC notifies updated FME Regulations
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) on 19 February 2025, has notified the updated IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. Most of them are in line with the changes proposed in December 2024. Here’s a quick summary of the new provisions for funds in GIFT IFSC: Non-retail schemes (Venture Capital…


Clarification on usage of SNRR Accounts for IFSC units
IFSCA has amended the circular on permissible transactions through Special Non-Resident Rupee (SNRR) accounts to bring much-needed regulatory clarity and flexibility for IFSC units. Previously, IFSC units faced restrictions on using SNRR accounts outside the IFSC for business-related transactions. Now, pursuant to this circular: IFSC units now have the flexibility…