TVS Holdings Ltd. and TVS Motor Company Ltd. ("TVS") have secured a significant trademark victory against "TVS Bar and Restaurant" in Karnataka, reinforcing the strength and distinctiveness of the TVS brand. What made the infringement particularly egregious was not merely the adoption of the name "TVS", but also the use of a strikingly similar font and stylization that closely mirrored TVS's well-established trade dress.

Khaitan & Co advised IIRM Holdings India Ltd (“IIRM”) and its promoters in connection with the proposed primary investment by Carpediem Capital and Sanshi Fund-I in IIRM by way of subscription to a combination of equity shares and fully convertible warrants. The investment is subject to receipt of IIRM’s shareholders’ approval and other applicable regulatory approvals.

Khaitan & Co successfully represented OpenAI Inc and OpenAI OpCo (collectively known as OpenAI), the developers of ChatGPT, in a landmark copyright dispute brought by an Indian news agency, ANI Media (ANI) before the Delhi High Court.  In a significant and precedent-setting ruling dated 24 July 2026, Justice Amit Bansal dismissed ANI’s application for an interim injunction against OpenAI.

Khaitan & Co advised Bain Capital on its acquisition (through its affiliates Integral Investments Asia IV Ltd and BCPE Wellbeing Holdco Two Ltd) of UK’s Vitabiotics Group, comprising Omega Meyer and its subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, India, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia, the United States, Jersey, the Bahamas and Switzerland and Meyer Organics Pvt Ltd in India.

Khaitan & Co advised Hindustan Composites Ltd on sale of friction business of Hindustan Composites Ltd by way of slump sale to Rane (Madras) Ltd for a total consideration of INR 370 crores. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Rane (Madras) will also acquire the COMPO brand, and 2 plants, expanding its presence across aftermarket, fleet operator, and distribution channels.

Khaitan & Co advised the board of directors of Vikram Solar Ltd in successfully challenging, before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the order passed by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, commencing the corporate insolvency resolution process of Vikram Solar Ltd pursuant to an application filed by an operational creditor of the company.

Khaitan & Co advised Kusumgar Ltd and the Promoter Selling Shareholders, as Indian counsel, on the Initial Public Offering of equity shares, comprising an offer for sale by the Selling Shareholders aggregating up to INR 6,500 million.

Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Finance Ltd (GFL) on its acquisition of the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Ltd.

Khaitan & Co advised BNP Paribas Cardif on its acquisition of an approximately 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd from Carmel Point Investments Ltd, subject to requisite approvals from the IRDAI and the Competition Commission of India.

Khaitan & Co advised RPG Life Sciences Ltd on the carve-out of its API business into RPG Active Pharma Ltd and the subsequent investment by PE-investor InvAscent.