Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revise endotoxin testing standards, introduce competent person supervision in specified sale licences and clarify Schedule H exclusions
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Amendment”) which amends the Drugs Rules, 1945 (“Principal Rules”). […]
SEBI constitutes a Working Group to review regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Providers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has constituted a Working Group to review the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Providers […]
UK’s ICO Unveils Streamlined Guidance: Complying with International Data Transfers under UK GDPR
On 15th January 2026, the United Kingdom Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published an updated guidance on international transfers of personal data [1](guidance) […]
RBI’s Immediate Trade Relief Measures 2025: Easing Debt Burden for Export-Linked Sectors amid Global Headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2025[1] (“RBI Directions”) was issued last November to cushion exporters from the trade […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment issues the Compliance Handbook for Employers under the Four Labour Codes
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“MOLE”) has issued the Compliance Handbook for Employers under the Four Labour Codes (“Compliance Handbook”). The […]
CCPA passes order against an e-commerce entity concerning the listing and sale of non-compliant BIS standard toys on their platforms; dated 13.02.2026
In a suo moto case against an e-commerce entity, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (“CCPA”) has passed an Order on 13th February […]
CAQM directs state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to take measures to curb air pollution due to burning of wheat stubble
The Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) directs State Governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh regarding burning of wheat straw, with […]
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 received assent of the President on 16th February 2026 clarifying the functioning of the Tribunals and statutory authorities under the repealed Acts
The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (“Amendment Act”) has received assent of the President on 16th February 2026 andgained retrospective effect […]
How SEBI’s takedown powers could curb online investment misinformation
For decades, Indian securities regulation has largely lived in a familiar world of trading floors, compliance filings, insider-trading probes and enforcement actions […]
CPCB launches Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal for accessing all EPR Portals; effective immediately
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has launched Single Sign-On (“SSO”) Portal to facilitate access between all the following Extended Producer’s Responsibility […]