SEBI’s Drive to Strengthen Compliance: Key Reforms in Secretarial Reports, Auditor Appointments and Related Party Transactions Approval Process
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has published a Consultation Paper proposing significant amendments to the regulatory framework governing Secretarial […]
FSSAI mandates real-time tracking and quarterly data of rejected and expired food from FBOs: Major implications for food businesses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued an advisory on 16th December 2024, directing licensed food manufacturers, importers, […]
Strengthening Cybersecurity: RBI’s New Directions for Non-Bank Payment System Operators in India
RBI has established a baseline for security measures through its new Master Direction on bolstering cyber security[1] specifically targeting non-bank Payment System […]
SEBI Strengthens Cybersecurity: The 2024 Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) expands protection across Regulated Entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) effort to keep Regulated Entities (REs) and their clients safe and secure against cyber […]
India’s Steps Towards Regulating use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Securities Markets
While AI prompted trading or compliance mechanisms in the securities market have benefits like increased efficiency, accuracy of decision making, risk management, […]
Draft Pollution Guidelines to Pave the Way for Greener Pharmaceutical Industry in India
Despite having a significant pollution potential, the pharmaceutical industry in India lacks specific guidelines for pollution management. The National Green Tribunal (Chennai) […]
Navigating Ethical Marketing in the Medical Device Sector: Adherence to the 2024 Uniform Code for Marketing Practices
After the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices, 2024[1], the Department of Pharmaceuticals introduced a Code for marketing practices governing medical devices […]
SEBI’s Initiative to Redefine UPSI: Addressing Ambiguities and Strengthening Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has released a [1]Consultation Paper which proposes a comprehensive review of the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive […]
Summary of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
MeitY Releases Draft DPDP Rules 2025—a comprehensive framework outlining how personal data must be managed. Here’s a quick summary of the key […]
How Ecomark Rules will shape Industry standards: actionable insights for businesses on navigating the new rules and market products as eco-friendly
To encourage environment-friendly manufacturing and sustainable consumption while complying with environmental regulations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has […]
AI Ethics: Compliance Guideline for Intermediaries on Deepfakes & Biased Algorithms
INTRODUCTION In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, intermediaries play a crucial role in facilitating communication and content sharing across various online platforms. […]
Simplifying Compliance: SEBI’s Initiative to Harmonize ICDR and LODR Regulations
In the current regulatory landscape, managing compliance is crucial for maintaining transparency and protecting stakeholder interests. However, the costs associated with adhering […]