Legal Nature and Structure A joint venture is typically project-specific and temporary. A partnership is a continuing relationship between partners. Joint ventures may form a new legal entity or operate contractually. Partnerships are governed under the Indian...
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What is a joint venture in India?
Definition and Purpose A joint venture is a business agreement where two or more parties agree to pool resources. The purpose is to achieve a specific task or business objective. Each party contributes assets, shares risks, and profits. It combines the strengths of...
Defence Ministry Outlines Joint Venture Opportunities for Private Players
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formally outlined a new strategy to encourage joint venture (JV) opportunities for private sector players in India’s growing defence manufacturing landscape. As part of the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the ministry aims to...
New Regulatory Framework for Joint Ventures in the Space Sector
The Indian government has unveiled a new regulatory framework aimed at fostering joint ventures (JVs) in the country’s space sector, marking a significant policy shift to open up this high-potential domain to broader participation from private industry. Spearheaded by...
PLI Schemes to Attract Joint Ventures in Electronics Manufacturing
The Indian government is actively leveraging its Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to attract joint ventures (JVs) in the electronics manufacturing sector, a strategic area for boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. With billions of...
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Proposes Expansion of Fast-Track Merger Framework for JVs
In a move to further streamline business consolidation processes, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has proposed an expansion of the fast-track merger framework to include a broader range of joint venture (JV) entities. Currently, fast-track mergers under the...
Policy Changes to Promote Domestic Joint Ventures in Critical Sectors
The Indian government has introduced a series of policy changes aimed at fostering domestic joint ventures in critical sectors such as defense manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure. These sectors are vital to the country’s strategic...
Briefly describe the role of government-led initiatives (like PLI schemes) in attracting JVs.
Introduction India’s economic landscape is being reshaped by a series of government-led initiatives aimed at promoting industrial growth, self-reliance, and global competitiveness. One of the most significant among them is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme,...
Explain the increasing focus on “localisation” mandates for JVs in certain industries.
Introduction India has been placing increasing emphasis on “localisation” — the requirement to manufacture, source, or operate a significant portion of business within the country. This policy direction is reflected strongly in joint ventures (JVs), especially in...
Describe the process for obtaining specific approvals for JVs in strategically sensitive sectors.
Introduction Joint ventures (JVs) in strategically sensitive sectors—such as defense, telecom, nuclear energy, space, and critical infrastructure—require specific approvals beyond general corporate or regulatory compliance. These sectors are considered vital to...











