Hidden costs of overlooking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Compliance: Why Indian Companies must prioritize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equality, and inclusion (“DEI”) is an organizational structure designed to promote fairness in treatment, equal compensation, opportunity, and inclusiveness for a […]
Labour Ministry amends the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995; fixes new damages recovery rate for employers defaulting on payment of contribution
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has notified amendments to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, to establish a new uniform rate […]
Labour Ministry amends the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952; fixes new damages recovery rate for employers defaulting on payment of contribution
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has notified amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, to establish a new uniform […]
Ministry of Commerce notifies the Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024; permits sale of metal and metal-alloy waste in Domestic Tariff Area on payment of applicable customs duty
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“Ministry”) has notified the Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024 permitting the sale of non-hazardous […]
NPCI revises settlement cycles and business day cutover effective from 01.08.2024
The National Payment Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has issued a circular informing members about the increased settlement cycles to help in settlement […]
Gujarat Govt. amends Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules; prescribes timeline for submitting application for renewal of fire safety certificate
With a view to amend the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules, 2014 (“Rules”), the Government of Gujarat has notified […]
Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified; mandates safety audit of factories with 50 or more workers
The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to further amend Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, […]
SEBI amends the PIT Regulations; reduces the waiting period to commence trading, requires detailed information for each trade etc.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has notified Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Second Amendment) Regulations, […]
Key highlights on the outcome of the 53rd GST Council Meeting
GST Council held its 53rd meeting at New Delhi. In the meeting, GST Council has recommended changes related to GST tax rates, […]
SEBI rolls out final cut mandating key disclosures in Draft Red-Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Price Band Advertisement etc. for public issues also in AV format
With a view towards ensuring potential investors can make more informed decisions based on easily understandable information, the Securities and Exchange Board […]
MIB introduces new portals for submission of Self-Declaration Certificate by the advertisers/advertising agencies before publishing or broadcasting any advertisements
Pursuant to the recent Supreme Court (“SC”) judgement dated 7th May, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has introduced a […]
The Armour of Ethics: Safeguarding your brand against reputational risk
Advertisements have always been a talking point in a country like India. Brands with their advertisements have often been able to reach […]