Sidharrth Shankar
Sidharrth is a Co-Chair of the Corporate Practise and specializes in General Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity.
He has been representing multi-national companies in cross-border transactions, advising on foreign direct investments, outbound investments, joint ventures, technology transfers, retail & franchising and commercial contract issues. He has also handled some of the capital market related transactions such as issuance of foreign currency convertible bond and global depositary receipts.
He has an extensive experience in advising clients in their investments into consumer, pharma, medical devices, e-commerce and trading, financial technology, financial services and IT/ITes sectors.
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Qualified Year
- 2001
Experience
- JSA (2003 - 2021)
- Arthur Anderson (2001 - 2003)
Membership
- Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
- Supreme Court Bar Association
Qualification
- B.SL, LL. B (2001)
Education
- Symbiosis Law University, Pune
- The College of Law, England and Wales
- Private Equity Programme from ISB
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PRACTICE NOTES
India: Legal and regulatory guide to market entry, corporate structuring, financing, real estate, immigration, employment, tax, competition, data protection and dispute resolution (December 2025)
Updated in December 2025
Introduction
India remains one of the fastest growing economies globally. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in FY 2024–25 reached US$80.62bn, the highest level in the past three financial years. In the first half of FY 2025–26, total FDI inflow was provisionally US$50.36bn, marking a 16% rise on the first half of FY 2024–25, which recorded US$43.37bn. As the world’s third-largest startup hub, India’s startup ecosystem is alive with innovation, ambition and a vibrant entrepreneurial mindset. Around 201,335 recognised startups have generated over 21 lakh jobs nationwide, with at least one recognised startup present in every state. This Practice Note offers a broad legal overview for doing business in India. It is drafted in general terms, and how it applies to any particular matter will depend on the specific circumstances. Readers should seek their own professional advice, and this Practice Note should not be treated as a substitute for tailored legal counsel.
The business environment
The Union Budget 2025–26 introduced a range of measures aimed at strengthening India’s business landscape......
Commercial
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