Karnataka Govt. revises registration and renewal fees for shops and commercial establishments
The Government of Karnataka has notified amendments to the fee structure for obtaining and renewing registration certificates for shops and commercial establishments. […]
Environment Ministry issues Guidelines for obtaining consent to establish and operate to control environmental pollution; introduction of common consent under Air and Water Act
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has issued the following Guidelines- The Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal or […]
Public comments invited on draft standardized IVD performance evaluation protocol by ICMR and CDSCO till 15th March, 2025
The Indian Council of Medical Research (“IMCR”) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (“CDSCO”) have collaborated to develop standard evaluation protocols […]
RBI issues revised framework for imposing monetary penalty and compounding of offences under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued a revised framework for imposing monetary penalty and compounding of offences under the Payment […]
SEBI invites comments on draft circular on Management Statement and Auditor’s/Independent Practitioner’s Report on Digital Assurance till 24.02.2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has issued a Draft Circular on Management Statement and Auditor’s/Independent Practitioner’s Report on Digital […]
RBI has issued a circular establishing regulatory prescriptions and institutional safeguards for prevention of financial frauds perpetrated using voice calls and SMS; REs to ensure compliance by 31st March, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued a Circular establishing regulatory prescriptions and institutional safeguards for prevention of financial frauds perpetrated […]
SEBI relaxed the timeline for Review of ESG Rating pursuant to occurrence of ‘Material Events’ to promote Ease of Doing Business
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has issued a Circular on “Timeline for Review of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) […]
Amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 notified; PIBOs directed to provide specified information in a barcode or Quick Response code printed on the plastic packaging w.e.f. 01.07.25
With a view to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (“Rules”), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified […]
RBI modifies HFC Directions; extends applicability of instructions w.r.t “Raising Money through Private Placement by NBFCs” under the SBR Directions, 2023 to HFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued the following modifications to the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance […]
Gujarat PCB lays down process to ensure faster grant of consent under Air/Water Act and authorization under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules for Non-Bedded Health Care Units and Health Care Units with less than 30 beds
With the growth in the health sector and increase in the number of Healthcare units in the State, the Gujarat Pollution Control […]
CPCB revises classification of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white categories; introduces a new blue category to distinguish the Essential Environmental Services
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has revised the categories of industries/organizations/activities under the consent mechanism to obtain Consent to Establish (“CTE”) […]
BBMP mandates online renewal of Trade Licenses for 2025-26: traders face 25% to100% penalty for late applications post February 2025
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (“BBMP”) has issued a public notice regarding the renewal process for Trade Licenses applicable for the year […]