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To Gift or Not To Gift: A Guide to Gifts and Hospitality to Indian Government Officials

Summary: Extending gifts and hospitality to Indian government officials, while culturally customary, presents significant legal and reputational risks under India’s anti-corruption framework. This article examines monetary thresholds, ministerial restrictions, and the practical implications of India’s anti-bribery law while providing organisations with actionable strategies to build the “adequate procedures” defence, which stands as the only statutory shield against corporate criminal liability.Continue Reading To Gift or Not To Gift: A Guide to Gifts and Hospitality to Indian Government Officials