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JSA advised PepsiCo India Holdings Private Limited in relation to the execution of the revised Exclusive Bottling Appointment and Trademark Licence Agreement with Varun Beverages Limited and other related agreements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9XkDC6H The transaction team was led by Kartik Jain, Partner, along with support from Dushyant Thakur, Senior Associate and Anmol M., Associate. #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #CorporateTransactions #CommercialContracts #FoodAndBeverage #BrandLicensing #StrategicPartnerships

JSA Newsletter | Environment_ESG | March - April 2026 Edition This edition of the Environmental Disputes and Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Regulatory Newsletter sets out the key regulatory and policy developments relating to ESG compliance. It covers the relevant notifications/ circulars issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Central Pollution Control Board and Ministry of Mines during March and April 2026. One of the key judgements passed during March 2026 by the National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai, pertaining to environment has also been covered in this edition. To read further details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dzBR5W3D Amit Kapur | Sugandha Somani Gopal | Vihaan Pathak #JSA #ESGIndia #EnvironmentalLawIndia #SustainabilityIndia #SEBIIndia #ClimateCompliance #CorporateGovernanceIndia #GreenRegulations #ESGCompliance #IndiaEnvironment #LegalUpdateIndia

JSA advised Volvo Group in relation to its proposed 50:50 joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited involving an investment of up to INR 750 crores, pursuant to which EML will be subscribing to 50% of the equity share capital of Volvo Financial Services (India) Private Limited. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZdXxt-3 The transaction team was led by Upendra Nath Sharma, Partner and Kartik Jain, Partner, with support from Zeni Arora, Principal Associate and Yash Wardhan Tiwari, Senior Associate. The Banking & Finance team comprised Nand Gopal Anand, Partner and Harshit Dusad, Partner. Kumarmanglam Vijay, Partner and Head of Practice, Direct Tax, advised on specific direct tax related queries. #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JointVenture #Investment #CorporateTransactions #Automotive #FinancialServices

Our Partner, Shareen Gupta, was quoted in an article by Uma Kannan, published in the print and online editions of Deccan Herald, titled “Online Gaming: 1 Lakh Jobs in Limbo After Supreme Court Ruling.” The article discusses the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the retrospective levy of 28% GST on online gaming, and its implications for the gaming industry, including restructuring, layoffs and regulatory concerns. Quoted in the article, Shareen stated that the ruling’s most significant impact on the gaming industry is the retrospective application of valuation provisions, affirming the levy of GST since its inception on the value of monies staked by players. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dDTXZS5D #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #Gaming #GST #OnlineGaming #Tax #SupremeCourt #IndiaLaw

Our Joint Managing Partner, Amar Gupta, was featured in an interview with BW Legal World titled “Merit As The Only Metric.” In the interview, Amar reflected on the evolution of Indian law firms from promoter-driven structures to merit-based institutional models. He discussed JSA’s pioneering approach of eliminating family control and equity buy-ins, while highlighting the growing role of teamwork, technology and AI integration in modern legal practice. Amar also emphasised the importance of institutional arbitration in India and the need for stronger training, judicial awareness and policy support to position India as a global arbitration hub. Read the full interview below #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #LegalIndustry #Arbitration #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #IndiaLaw

Our Partner, Tirthankar Datta was quoted in an article titled “Bond tokenisation likely to attract more retail investors” published in The Financial Express. Tirthankar stated, Tokenised products can be complex and may be subject to volatility, making them potentially unsuitable for retail investors. Tokenising volatile underlying assets, commodities or other financial instruments could expose retail investors to speculative price swings, he added. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJUtVNw7 #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #BondTokenisation #DigitalAssets #FinTech #Blockchain #Tokenisation #CapitalMarkets #RetailInvestors #FinancialRegulation #VirtualDigitalAssets #DebtMarkets #InvestmentProducts #DigitalFinance #EmergingTechnology

Our Partner Bir Bahadur Sachar was quoted in an article titled “$32 billion worth shares may witness staggered monetisation by PE funds” in today’s print edition of The Hindu BusinessLine. Bir stated, staggered selldowns are being used to preserve valuations and avoid excessive pressure on stocks where multiple investors are looking to monetise simultaneously. "Sponsors/investors are also mindful of the exchange rate fluctuation because, for foreign investors, a significant devaluation of Rupee also impacts their USD return on investments deployed." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gug3X7EW #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #PrivateCapital #SecondaryDeals #ExitStrategies #PublicMarkets #InvestorSentiment #PortfolioMonetisation #EquityMarkets #DealMaking #ForeignPortfolioInvestors #ValueRealisation #MarketDynamics #FinancialSponsors #CorporateTransactions

JSA Newsletter | Healthcare | March - April 2026 Edition This edition of the healthcare newsletter focuses on the key developments undertaken in the Indian healthcare ecosystem during March and April 2026. Some of the major developments include the amendments to the Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices, 2024, notification for enforcement of the remaining provisions of the National Dental Commission Act, 2023, regulation and mandatory registration of licensed blood centres on the e-RaktKosh portal, implementation plan for certification standards for emergency departments in hospitals, online applications for grant of licence and post-approval changes relating to marketing authorisations for r-DNA products, proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 and the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 and the Supreme Court’s direction for a nationwide framework on standardisation and implementation of intensive care unit infrastructure and care guidelines. To read further details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dnQpJM8t Sidharrth Shankar | Dhruv Malhotra | Eshika Phadke #JSA #HealthcareLawIndia #MedicalDevicesIndia #HealthcareCompliance #DrugRegulationIndia #HospitalLawIndia #HealthTechIndia #MedicalLawIndia #IndiaHealthcare #RegulatoryUpdateIndia #LifeSciencesIndia

Our Partner, Pratish Kumar was quoted in an article titled “Selling Essar guarantees will be a long battle for lenders” in today’s print edition of Mint. Pratish stated, “That process may not always result in full recovery, and it is important to recognize that enforcement can be time-consuming, particularly where assets are located overseas rather than in India. Attaching assets situated outside India will also be an expensive affair for lenders.” He further added, “In some situations, the objective may simply be to negotiate and settle the loan. At times, the process may also serve as a pressure mechanism to encourage repayment of the outstanding dues." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/guyUgHcE #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #IBC #BankingAndFinance #StressedAssets #Restructuring #Insolvency #Securitisation #DebtRecovery #FinancialServices #IndiaBusiness

Our Partner, Sajai Singh, was quoted in Business Today in an article titled “Will a Four-Day Work Week, Three-Day Weekend Become Reality Under New Labour Code Rules?” The article examines the possibility of a four-day work week under India’s proposed labour code framework, including practical considerations relating to employee consent, overtime, state-specific regulations and sectoral implementation challenges. Quoted in the article, Sajai highlighted that a four-day work week would require employee agreement and that any work beyond the agreed arrangement would attract overtime compensation at twice the regular wage rate. He also noted that the proposed 12-hour work structure includes mandatory breaks and rest periods. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecR6VfB7 #JSA #LeadingLawyers #LeadingLawFirm #JSAExpertise #JSAInsights #JSAThoughtLeadership #JSAViews #LabourCode #EmploymentLaw #Workplace #HumanResources #IndiaLaw