There isn’t a specific “list” of business items that are inherently restricted from being transacted via video conferencing in Indian law. Instead, whether a particular transaction can be fully conducted through video conferencing depends on the nature of the transaction and any statutory or regulatory requirements that may mandate physical presence or original documentation. Here’s a breakdown:

1. General Acceptance of Video Conferencing

• Modern Legal Framework:
  Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, electronic records and digital signatures are legally recognized. This means that many business transactions—such as board meetings, contract negotiations, and even resolutions—can be effectively conducted via video conferencing if the necessary electronic safeguards (like digital signatures) are in place.

• Corporate Meetings:
  The Companies Act, 2013 permits board and general meetings to be held by video conferencing or other audio-visual means, provided that the mode of participation is clearly defined and the quorum requirements are met.

2. Situations Where Physical Interaction May Still Be Required

While video conferencing is widely accepted, certain transactions or business items may not be fully completed remotely due to statutory or practical requirements, for example:

• Original Documentation & Notarization:
  Transactions that require the submission of original documents (such as certain notarized agreements or deeds) may not be completely transacted via video conferencing.

• Physical Verification:
  Transactions that necessitate on-site inspection (for example, the physical inspection of goods in a property transfer or manufacturing process) might require a physical presence.

• Regulatory Requirements:
  Specific sectors (like certain banking or real estate transactions) may have guidelines or regulations that mandate physical verification or in-person interaction, despite the general acceptance of digital processes.

3. Practical Considerations

• Digital Signatures & Electronic Records:
  With the advent of digital signatures and secure electronic record systems, many formalities once tied to physical presence have been relaxed.

• Sector-Specific Norms:
  Different regulatory bodies may impose their own requirements. For example, while corporate board meetings are fully acceptable over video conferencing, some government or regulatory approvals might still require a physical submission of documents or signatures.

4. Conclusion

There is no blanket restriction in Indian law that categorically excludes any “business item” from being transacted via video conferencing. Instead, the acceptability of using video conferencing depends on:

• The statutory framework (e.g., Companies Act, 2013 and Information Technology Act, 2000),

• Regulatory requirements of the specific sector, and

• Practical necessities such as the need for original documentation or physical verification.

In essence, if the transaction can be legally supported by electronic records and digital processes, video conferencing is generally acceptable. However, where the law mandates physical presence or original documents (for instance, certain notarizations or inspections), those specific items would still need to be handled in person.