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This is the crux of who we are. It is an articulation of precision in purpose, from the Firm’s beginnings to where we are today. Our collective eye is unerringly trained on tomorrow.

Deep sectoral expertise across services and industries.

Our insistence on strategic advisory exacts an in-depth understanding of and involvement with our clients’ businesses and industries. We engage not just individual businesses, but also contribute to the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks.

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We commit early. We pull together internally for greater support. Every effort is sincere, every individual deeply dedicated to their task, their role, to the Firm.

Our undertakings for long-term impact are an organic extension of our purpose.

They are to employ our deep knowledge of the law beyond the business, the transaction, the deal. To use the opportunities and skills we possess, to reflect on the culture we’re creating. Individually and collectively, these are our efforts to help shape the thinking of our future generations, and arm them with strategies for true, sustainable growth.

Knowledge-sharing is intrinsic to equity and inclusivity.

This is a repository of thought leadership, deep insights and strong viewpoints, legal and other news and events and how they impact the industry and our clients.

Relevance is critical to growth. It necessitates a firm that is dynamic and responsive.

Amplifying intrinsic talent, sharpening skills, expanding knowledge, is vital to leading. It defines every aspect of how our firm functions and transacts. This is how we create new benchmarks and set industry standards.

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Notifications by Ministry of Labour & Employment

The Ministry of Labour & Employment (‘MoLE’), by way of a Notification dated January 30, 2026, amended the wage ceiling under the definition of ‘worker’ in the Code on Wages, 2019 (‘Wages Code’) for persons employed in a supervisory capacity from INR 15,000 (~ USD 160) to INR 18,000 (~ USD 190) per month. Supervisory employees earning above this threshold are now excluded from the definition of ‘worker’ under the Wages Code. The MoLE has also released a compliance handbook providing an overview of compliances under the Labour Codes and making employers aware of the new provisions in a simplified manner. The MoLE has also issued FAQs dated March 13, 2026, and March 16, 2026 providing clarifications on some of the provisions of the Labour Codes.

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