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R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company - JV with Pragati Pack (India) Private Limited
Khaitan & Co advised R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company on its joint venture with Pragati Pack (India) Pvt Ltd for setting up a manufacturing unit in Hyderabad, Telangana for printing and packaging products. R.R. Donnelley is an American integrated communications company that provides marketing and business communications, commercial printing, and related services.
GST Rate Changes and impact under Regulatory laws | Retail Sector
Effective from 22 September 2025, the 56th GST Council’s (Council) recommendations on rate reductions across categories, will be implemented.
GST 2.0 notifications and other indirect tax developments
The 56th meeting of the GST Council, convened on 3 September 2025 in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance Minister, marked a transformative milestone in India’s indirect tax journey.
Key highlights | 56th GST Council Meeting
The vision of a “GST 2.0” found concrete expression at the 56th Meeting of the GST Council, convened on 3rd September 2025 and chaired by the Union Finance Minister, where States and the Centre engaged in deliberations on structural reforms under GST.
Hexaware Technologies Limited - Acquisition of Target Entities
Khaitan & Co advised Hexaware Technologies Ltd, a listed Indian entity, and its affiliate, in their acquisition of Target Entities (SMC Squared, LLC, Tech SMC Square India Pvt Ltd and Tech SMC Squared (GCC) India Pvt Ltd).
RPSG Sports Ventures Private Limited - Acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Manchester Originals Limited
Khaitan & Co advised RPSG Sports Ventures Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of RPSG Ventures Ltd) on its acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Manchester Originals Ltd (“Manchester Originals”) from the England and Wales Cricket Board (“ECB”) for a consideration of about GBP 81.2 million.
MetTube Group - Joint venture arrangement with Adani Enterprises for the copper tubs business
Khaitan & Co advised the MetTube Group (including MetTube Mauritius and MetTube Copper India) in its 50:50 joint venture arrangement with Adani Enterprises Ltd for the copper tubes business. Under the agreements, Adani Enterprises will divest a 50% stake in its wholly owned subsidiary, Kutch Copper Tubes Ltd, to MetTube.
Additionally, Adani Enterprises will invest 50% in MetTube Copper India Pvt Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MetTube. Post-transaction, AEL and MetTube shall hold 50% each in Kutch Copper and MetTube Copper India.
The India - UK Free Trade Agreement: A Comprehensive Step Towards Integrating Bilateral Trade
India and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the conclusion of negotiations and
finalization of a comprehensive free trade agreement (F