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    Foreign Investment Series

    Foreign Investments Series 1: Handbook on Foreign Direct Investment

    August 19, 2025 - By Nakshatra Gujrati

    Foreign investment in India has always been a sensitive subject till LPG reforms. After independence, India adopted a highly regulated…

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Company: Chai Bisket
Amount: $5 Million
Lead Investor: General Catalyst
Sector: OTT Components
Date: July 15, 2025
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Test Your Knowledge: Foreign Investment in India

1. Which legislation replaced FERA, 1973 and shifted India’s approach from restricting to facilitating foreign investment?



2. Which instruments qualify as equity instruments under FDI in India?



3. In case of unlisted companies, what is the minimum pricing requirement for a foreign investor buying shares?



4. What is Downstream Investment (Indirect Foreign Investment)?



5. Who bears the responsibility for compliance in a downstream investment chain?



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Key Terms under a Termsheet

🔑 Key Terms in a PE/VC Term Sheet

Includes investment amount, % stake on a fully diluted basis, and ESOP allocation. Must align with FEMA pricing norms and Section 62 of the Companies Act.

Events that must occur before closing (e.g., board approvals, IP assignments). Non-fulfilment can void the deal.

Investors typically nominate directors. Nominee directors owe fiduciary duties under Indian company law.

Matters requiring investor consent (e.g., raising capital, changing bylaws). Must be mirrored in the AoA to be enforceable.

Includes IPO, buy-back, third-party sale, and put options. These must comply with SEBI, Companies Act, and RBI guidelines.

Safeguards against down rounds. Must be reflected in SHA and AoA to be enforceable.

Usually binding even when the term sheet is non-binding. Courts have upheld their enforceability (e.g., Welspun v. Brilliant).

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