SEBI issues updated Master Circular on Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has issued an updated Master Circular on Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (“ICDR […]
From classification to criminal proceedings: The lenders’ guide to managing compliances and reporting requirements while handling wilful and large defaulters
Wilful default[1] by borrowers[2] and the exponential rise thereof in instances of deliberately defaulting on financial obligations not only poses a significant […]
Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, toxins and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, 2024 notified; revises tolerance and contaminant limits for wheat, barley and coffee; enforces stricter rules on veterinary drugs in food products
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, toxins and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, […]
Amendments notified to Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011; dispenses with restrictions on multi-source edible oils, sale of ghee and infant food certification marks
With a view to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011 the Food Safety and Standards […]
DPIIT notifies Explosives (Amendment) Rules, 2024; mandates quarterly submission of returns through centralized online tracking system
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”) has recently notified the Explosives (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (“Amendment Rules”) to further […]
Actions under Stage-II (‘Very Poor’ Air Quality) of revised GRAP invoked by CAQM in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail), the Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR […]
Central Consumer Protection Authority issues Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024 ; regulates use of environmental claims in advertisements
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued “Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024”. These Guidelines apply […]
MoEFCC notifies Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 in supersession of the Biological Diversity Rules, 2004; effective from 24th December, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has issued the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (“2024 Rules”) in supersession of the […]
Reduced Custom Duty to nil and GST to 5% on three anti-cancer medicines, effective October 10, 2024, requiring price revisions by manufacturers
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (“NPPA”) has issued a Notification informing that the Department of Revenue, Government of India, has announced a […]
RBI issues directions for implementing Credit Information Reporting Mechanism subsequent to cancellation of licence or Certificate of Registration of NBFCs and banks
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued a notification on “Implementation of Credit Information Reporting Mechanism subsequent to cancellation of licence […]
Delhi Government mandates online-only submissions for registrations and renewals under certain Labour Laws through Delhi Single Window System, ending offline options
The Government of NCT of Delhi has mandated the submission of applications for the below-mentioned services exclusively through the e-district portal (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in) […]
Comments invited on draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024 incorporating Guidelines for Accessibility Standards in Insurance Sector
In continuation to the Update reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has […]