Insights
Essays and commentary on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, governance and the policy questions shaping business in India.
12 articles
15 Feb 2026
In an interview of Paul Jenkins, CEO of Ashurst, on why international law firms are still hesitant to enter India, thanks Maulik Vyas, The Economic Times.
Read article — Do We Need Foreign Law Firms? My Answer Is Not 100% But 200%20 Nov 2025
Last Saturday, I spent time speaking one-on-one with law students navigating pressure, uncertainty, and the fear of falling behind.
Read article — From Distraction to Direction: A Mentor’s Conversation With a Young Law Student15 Nov 2025
In this entry of Conversations with Nitin Potdar — Mentorship Diary, I spoke with a young law student whose journey reflects the silent struggles many go through.
Read article — Law Students & Young Lawyers: From Losing Everything to Building Again10 Nov 2025
This is not just a promotion.
Read article — From Salaried Partner to Equity Partner — A Complete Mindset Shift8 Nov 2025
Your Struggles Today Are Building Tomorrow’s Strength
Read article — Law Students — Don’t Quit Too Soon18 Mar 2025
“EdTech is a sector very high on impact. It will be very high on value creation, but we have to get the right mix.”
Read article — From Content to Capability: Rethinking the Future of EdTech3 Mar 2025
Long-term of any private equity fund today is the next ‘quarterly result’, mentioned a senior and seasoned private equity player while chatting with me on Sunday evening.…
Read article — Private Equity in India: Time to Shift from Quick Wins to Long-Term Value25 Feb 2025
In February 2024, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a directive requiring all independentdirectors (IDs) who wish to resign citing ‘personal reasons’ to…
Read article — SEBI’s New Directive on Independent Directors20 Feb 2025
The Government’s recent decision to adopt Mediation in place of Arbitration is somewhat puzzling. Until recently, Arbitration was being actively promoted as an alternative…
Read article — India’s Real Arbitration Problem Isn’t the Process—It’s the System3 Feb 2025
Kudos to the Ministry Of Corporate Affairs (MCA) & Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – President Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal for considering changes to the Limited…
Read article — Exciting Developments for Domestic Accounting Firms in India!25 Jan 2025
What’s happening to Independent Directors (IDs) has been succinctly explained by Keki Mistry, Former VC & Executive Officer of HDFC Limited, in Board Stewardship. Overarching…
Read article — Perils of being an Independent Director?13 Oct 2024
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, visited India and shared powerful insights with the leaders of India Inc., touching on a topic that excites and challenges us all: Artificial…
Read article — India, AI, and the Future: Key Lessons from Jensen Huang’s Visit