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 […]
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”) […]
Timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for FY 2023-24 extended till 31st January, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste […]
CPCB invites comments on Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited comments on ‘Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025. […]
Employees Provident Fund Organisation revises the Standard Operating Procedure for processing Joint Declarations to modify members’ basic profile details
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing Joint Declarations related to the modification or […]
MeitY invites public comments on AI Governance Guidelines; recommends comprehensive framework to tackle cybersecurity, deepfakes, bias and IP challenges in India’s emerging AI ecosystem
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the Subcommittee’s report on the Development of AI Governance […]
Ministry of Commerce and Industry invites public comments on the Draft Static Pressure Vessels Amendment Rules, 2024 within 12.02.2025 ; revises renewal period of certain licenses from 5 to 10 years
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Draft Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) (Amendment) Rules , 2024 (“Draft Rules”) […]
CPCB issues Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform Operator; obligated entities having EPR obligation not to be empanelled as ETP Provider
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform (EPRETP) Operator […]
SEBI implements recommendations of the Expert Committee for facilitating ease of doing business for listed entities: consolidates governance and financial reports through integrated filings
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has implemented recommendations from its Expert Committee aimed at facilitating ease of doing business […]