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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.

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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.

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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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Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026

On August 21, 2026, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) notified the Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2026 (‘User Identification Rules’), providing a framework for biometric and Aadhaar-based identity verification processes for individual and business users for enrolment, disconnection, update of user information, or for reverification. The User Identification Rules apply to wireless access services and internet telephony services through mobile user terminals notified under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. For Aadhaar-based authentication, the rules prescribe an electronic KYC process (e-KYC), while for non-Aadhaar users, the prescribed digital KYC process is available. Point of Sale locations are prohibited from storing user or biometric data, which must be transmitted securely to the telecom service provider’s system.

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