Ensuring Trust and Compliance: Navigating the DPDP Act for Non-Profit Organizations

The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act , 2023 (DPDP Act) marks a pivotal moment for personal data governance in India. While the Act was introduced from 11 August 2023 onwards, notified on 14th November 2025, its provisions establish a mandatory framework for handling the digital personal data of individuals. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are particularly affected, as their mission-critical work often involves collecting and processing sensitive

Social Sector

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Nov 15, 20254 min read

Strengthening NGO Compliance: FCRA Compliance & Advisory Services to a Leading Non-Governmental Organization in India

About the Project: Our FCRA consultants meticulously reviewed and classified each expenditure item to distinguish between project...

Case Studies

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Mar 6, 20242 min read

Net Profit Calculation for CSR: Why Section 198 Is Not the Same as Your P&L

Under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, every qualifying company must spend at least 2% of its average net profits — computed over the three immediately preceding financial years — on CSR activities. The law is clear that this net profit is not the figure appearing on your profit and loss account. It is a distinct, adjusted number calculated under Section 198 of the Act, read with Rule 2(h) of the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014. Getting this calculation wrong — in ei

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