Volume 06 • Issue 19
Legal & Regulatory Round-Up
15th October, 2026 Edition
A selection of regulatory developments tracked by Lexplosion during the fortnight. Each item links directly to the detailed update for the underlying notification, circular or order.
EPFO has extended the deadline for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remittance of statutory contributions for the wage month of September 2026. Establishments can now complete the filing up to 31 October 2026.
Read detailed update →SEBI has amended the 2007 Regulations by replacing “Associated Person” with “Specified Person”. The revised framework covers principals, employees and other natural persons engaged in securities market business, including employees of foreign portfolio investors and foreign venture capital investors working in India.
Read detailed update →Industries in the National Capital Region must install PTZ cameras covering fuel storage areas, fuel charging points and, where applicable, gas meters. Real-time video feeds must be made available to CPCB and the respective SPCBs/DPCC, with adequate power backup.
Read detailed update →NPCI has deferred implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate on select Person-to-Merchant UPI transactions until after Diwali. A revised implementation date is to be notified separately.
Read detailed update →The Government of West Bengal has revised professional tax rates under the State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, including revised rates for employees and specified classes of professionals and businesses.
Read detailed update →Units operating under SEEPZ-SEZ have been directed to ensure compliance with applicable Labour Code requirements, including appointment letters, wage payments, welfare facilities, grievance mechanisms, health check-ups, Shram Suvidha registration and contractor compliance.
Read detailed update →The Ministry of AYUSH has substituted the existing Schedule E(1) under the Drugs Rules, 1945 with a consolidated list of poisonous substances covering Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Unani systems. The amendment came into force on 6 October 2026.
Read detailed update →DGFT has further extended the timeline for surrender of unutilised Tariff Rate Quota quantity allocated for import of raw sugar. TRQ holders may surrender unutilised quantities up to 15 October 2026, subject to payment of 0.5% of the CIF value of the surrendered quantity.
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