Choppy Waters Await Indian Businesses: Navigating the EU’s Due Diligence Directive

On May 24, 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – a long-arm EU legislation aimed at ensuring responsible business conduct globally. The Directive is published in the EU’s Official Journal on 5 July 2024. Member states now have two years to enact suitable national laws, while the obligations must be given effect within three to five years i.e. from 2027 onwards.

Please click here to read the full article by Anjali Anchayil and Ridhima Sharma, published in Financial Express.