JSA advises IvyCap Ventures on SwitchOn pre-Series B fundraise
JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised IvyCap Ventures in an $8 million pre-Series B funding round for Abee Research Labs, enhancing its investment in AI technologies.
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JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised IvyCap Ventures in an $8 million pre-Series B funding round for Abee Research Labs, enhancing its investment in AI technologies.

TT&A and Farooq and Associates facilitated a $30.7 million financing deal from the International Finance Corporation to Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC. This significant funding aims to bolster the pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh.
Veriqus Financial Services Private Limited has successfully raised ₹387 crore led by Norwest. Universal Legal provided comprehensive legal counsel throughout the transaction, including documentation and closing assistance.
The Reserve Bank of India has released statistics on money supply for the fortnight ending July 15, 2026, providing insights into liquidity trends in the economy.

The latest edition outlines critical deadlines under the Companies Act, SEBI LODR, and FEMA vital for compliance. Company secretaries must be vigilant to prevent late fees and compliance failures.

The Ministry of Finance has revised duty drawback rates, increasing refunds significantly for specific jewellery tariff items. This adjustment aims to support the jewellery export sector amidst changing economic conditions.
SEBI has revised the certification requirements for Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) distributors, replacing previous norms with the NISM Series V-D certification and providing a transition period for existing Series XIII holders.

The ICAI has found a Chartered Accountant guilty of misconduct, ending a 36-year audit tenure. Disparaging remarks made against a fellow CA were cited as bringing disrepute to the profession.
The Reserve Bank of India has published the reserve money data for the fortnight ending July 15, 2026, providing insights into the liquidity conditions in the economy.

Khimani & Associates and Ascendus Law Partners have provided legal counsel for the acquisition of BTG by Nikhil Kamath's WTF.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that chewing tobacco is not classified as food under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act), quashing related FIRs.
The Kerala High Court affirmed the rejection of education loans over a parent’s low credit score, aligning with the IBA Scheme, but allowed for reconsideration if a qualified co-borrower is present.
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) Chennai denied a 2417-day delay request, affirming the dismissal of the recovery appeal against a Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) order. The tribunal emphasized the need for prompt actions in recovery matters.