KSPCB directs commercial buildings established before 30.06.2015 to obtain consent to operate on or before 30th September, 2024
Kerala State Pollution Control Board (“KSPCB”) has issued a circular reiterating the requirement of obtaining consent to operate under the Air (Prevention […]
RBI defers timeline for implementation of regulatory framework for participation in Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives market
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent Press release 2024-2025/32 dated 4th April,2024 has deferred the timeline for implementation of comprehensive […]
FSSAI directs e-commerce Food Business Operators to ensure appropriate categorization of beverages sold on their websites as ‘health drinks’ or ‘energy drinks’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has in an Advisory clarified to all e-commerce food business operators (“FBOs”) regarding […]
NSE and BSE rolls out framework for Trading Members to provide the facility of voluntary freezing/blocking the online access of the trading account to their clients
The National Stock Exchange (“NSE”) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (“BSE”) have issued circular/s for trading members to frame policy in line […]
NPCI introduces new features for Credit Accounts: introduces UPI-integrated EMI facility and UPI Autopay for Credit card bill settlements; implementation of enhancements mandated for UPI members by 31st May, 2024
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has introduced the following new features for Credit Accounts, necessitating implementation by UPI members no […]
SEBI launches SCORES 2.0 to strengthen investor complaint redress mechanism through auto-routing, auto-escalation, monitoring by designated bodies, reduction in timeline, etc.
In a recent press release, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has announced the launch of the new version of […]
Delhi Municipal Corporation urges businesses and organizations in NDMC Area to dispose e-waste through CPCB/DPCC approved vendors; reiterates SC decision prohibiting burning e-waste in open spaces
Reiterating the Supreme Court’s decision in M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors. [dated 13.12.2023 in WP (Civil) No.13029/1985], where burning […]
Health Ministry sets 31st December, 2024 as implementation date for Jan Vishwas Act amendments to Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; drug manufacturers may be subject to increased fines for utilizing government analysts’ reports in advertisements
Pursuant to the Update reported earlier on Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 (please refer to e-mails in trail for details), […]
Employers of industrial undertakings/establishments in Maharashtra directed to grant paid holiday to employees (registered as voters) in view of upcoming general elections to Lok Sabha
Employers of all industrial groups, corporations, companies and institutions, industrial undertakings or other establishments in Maharashtra are directed to grant a paid […]
MoEFC amends Hazardous and Others Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement (Amendment) Rules, 2024 ; expands hazardous wastes that can be imported, conditions of authorization ; effective from 01.04.2024
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2024 […]
RBI updates SBR Master Directions, 2023 to incorporate various circulars issued recently
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has amended the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company – Scale Based […]
Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2024 notified by State Government; enhances contribution rates
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mail in trail), the Maharashtra Government has notified the Maharashtra Labour Welfare […]