Video Briefings

Is the anti-dilution clause in your VC term sheet actually enforceable in an Indian down round?

In this episode of the Veyrah Law series, Ajay Joseph (Partner at Veyrah Law) breaks down why a standard anti-dilution mechanism can run into serious legal walls in India, and how to structure it so it actually works.

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Is the carefully negotiated non-compete clause in your VC term sheet or employment contract actually enforceable?

In this episode of the Veyrah Law series, Ajay Joseph (Partner at Veyrah Law) breaks down why most non-compete clauses in India are completely unenforceable and what founders, investors, and businesses should use instead to actually protect their interests.

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The SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) transformed early-stage fundraising in the United States by allowing founders to raise capital quickly without negotiating a valuation upfront. While the instrument has been the choice for many start-ups and investors globally, it…

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Most investors devote significant attention to planning their entry into India. Far fewer think carefully enough about how they will eventually exit. India continues to evolve as an investment destination, but it remains one of the more challenging jurisdictions in the world for foreign investors to exit. Positive exits through an IPO or a secondary sale can be executed effectively with adequate planning. Distress exits are a different story: sellers may face depressed valuations, limited bargaining power and residual liabilities that can continue long after the investment has ended.

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In most markets, businesses manage risk through contracts, clearly defined legal remedies and courts that enforce them. In India, that final element is often where the system becomes difficult. Enforcement can take years and, in some cases, decades. Businesses operating in India therefore need to think beyond the contract itself and adopt practical strategies for managing disputes in a legal system where timely enforcement is rare.

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Director liability in India is extensive, keeping many foreign investors awake at night. Even where directors are innocent, they can remain entangled in litigation for years. This episode of the Veyrah Law series explores the practical realities of holding board positions in India. While directorships are traditionally used to retain business oversight, the associated legal risks can be significant.

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India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world with a GDP growth consistently above 6 to 7%, private equity and venture capital investments reaching USD 60.7 billion in 2025, and the Nifty 50 Index delivering annualised returns of approximately 11% in dollar terms over a 10-year horizon. Landmark IPOs such as Zomato, Nykaa and Policybazaar have generated strong returns for early investors. The exit environment has never been more active. If you are a financial investor and not already in India, this episode asks, and answers, why that may be worth reconsidering.

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India’s manufacturing sector represents one of the largest industrial opportunities globally and a market firmly in transition. As the fifth-largest manufacturing economy in the world, India has emerged as a key beneficiary of the China-plus-one supply chain realignment, with global manufacturers increasingly evaluating the country as an alternative production base. The investment opportunity is significant, supported by a liberal foreign investment regime that permits 100% FDI under the automatic route across most manufacturing sectors. However, investors must navigate a range of operational and regulatory challenges before committing capital.

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India’s luxury market is one of the fastest-growing in the world; valued at approximately USD 8 billion in 2023 and projected to reach 85 billion by 2030. Over 85,000 millionaires, growing at 6% annually, and a younger, globally-travelled consumer base that is discerning, aspirational and increasingly brand-aware. For international luxury labels, the question is no longer whether India is a serious market. It is how to establish a direct presence and how to do it correctly.

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India’s e-commerce market represents one of the fastest growing in the world and most compelling consumer opportunities globally. Valued at approximately USD 60 billion in 2023 and projected to reach 300 billion by 2030. Over 900 million internet users, surging smartphone penetration, and post-COVID digital habits that are now permanent make the consumption story undeniable. However, this is also one of the most politically sensitive sectors for foreign investment in India. The FDI framework permits the marketplace model but is firmly cautious about multi-brand retail and regulators have shown they will act when they believe the spirit of the rules is being circumvented.

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