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Infrastructure & Industry

Manufacturing & Industrial

India's manufacturing sector is a key pillar of economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and employment. With initiatives such as “Make in India,” the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and the development of industrial corridors and SEZs, the sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion across industries including automotive, electronics, textiles, chemicals, heavy engineering, and consumer goods.

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Manufacturing & Industrial

However, the manufacturing landscape is governed by a complex matrix of labor laws, environmental norms, industrial approvals, and contractual frameworks. Our Manufacturing & Industrial Practice supports businesses by ensuring regulatory compliance, operational safety, and seamless industrial structuring.

Our Team and Approach

We advise manufacturers, industrial operators, EPC contractors, logistics providers, SEZ/industrial park developers, and global investors. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together regulatory, corporate, environmental, and dispute resolution expertise, enabling us to deliver practical, industry-aligned solutions.

Applicable Laws & Regulatory Framework

Safety, working conditions, welfare, and industrial health standards.

Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance.

Industrial approvals and licensing.

Modernized labor framework for factories and establishments.

Resolution of labor and employment disputes.

SEZ setup and tax/regulatory benefits.

Regulatory & Statutory Authorities

Factory registration and safety compliance.

Approvals for SEZ/EOU setups.

Large-scale industrial approvals.

Import/export licensing for industrial operations.

Industrial licensing and policy incentives.

Environmental and EHS clearances.

Land allotment and infrastructure support.

Licensing & Approvals

  • •Factory registration & licenses under Factories Act/OSHWC Code
  • •Environmental clearances (air, water, hazardous waste, EIA)
  • •Startup Registration with DPIIT
  • •SEZ/EOU registrations and operational approvals
  • •Pollution Control Board consents (CTE/CTO) for manufacturing units
  • •Import/export licenses for raw materials and machinery

Key Service Offerings

Advisory on workplace safety, EHS standards, and labor compliance.

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply chain, procurement, and vendor agreements.

Tech transfer, foreign investment structuring, and international procurement.

Industrial joint ventures, acquisitions, and restructuring of plants/units.

Land acquisition, SEZ setup, and industrial corridor approvals.

Environmental, labor, and industrial approvals.

Including contract manufacturing agreements, supply chain agreements etc.

Industrial disputes, supply chain conflicts, and regulatory enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

We start with a scoping consultation to understand your business model, current regulatory posture, and immediate priorities — then propose a tailored engagement rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

Yes. Our clients range from early-stage startups navigating their first licensing requirements through to established operators and multinational investors. We scale our advisory to the client's stage and scale.

Yes, representation before State Factories Inspectorates & Labour Departments and other applicable regulators is part of our practice in this sector, alongside the advisory and transactional work outlined above.

Yes — our sector teams combine regulatory advisory with litigation and dispute resolution capability, so clients have continuity of counsel if a compliance matter escalates into a contentious one.

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