Department of Telecommunications mandates submission of digital-only compliance reports and license modifications through Saral Sanchar Portal, eliminating offline submissions
The Department of Communications (“DoT”) has directed all Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Unified Licensees with ISP Authorization, and Unified Licensees (Virtual Network […]
CBDT issues extension in timeline for furnishing report under Form 56F by the newly established entities operating in Free Trade Zones
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in its recent circular has issued extension in timeline for furnishing report under Form 56F by […]
IFSCA notifies Fund Management Regulations, 2025, repeals IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has notified IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025. The existing IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022 stands […]
Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2024 notified; introduces pre-implementation risk assessments for process changes in manufacturing
the Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2024 (“Rules”) as a framework for occupational safety and health […]
FSSAI invites comments on draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025 by 20th April 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, […]
SEBI modifies Investor Charter for Stock Brokers; Stock Brokers to inform clients immediately
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has introduced a modified Investor Charter for Stock Brokers to enhance financial consumer protection, […]
EPFO further extends compliance deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts for employees till 15th March, 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”), has further extended the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (“UAN”) and seeding of Aadhaar […]
Battery Waste Management Rules gets amended to mandate producers to provide specified information in a barcode or Quick Response code on battery, battery packs, etc.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Amendment”) with immediate effect to […]
Public comments invited on draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules till 21st March 2025; proposes QR Code labelling and risk-based drug inspections
The Ministry of Ayush has published the draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”), proposing amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 for […]
Strengthening Cybersecurity: RBI’s New Directions for Non-Bank Payment System Operators in India
RBI has established a baseline for security measures through its new Master Direction on bolstering cyber security[1] specifically targeting non-bank Payment System […]
Public comments invited on draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Rules by 16th March, 2025; proposes consent, safety measures and security arrangements for engaging women in night shifts
The Chhattisgarh Government has published draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021. The […]
CDSCO launches SUGAM portal module for cosmetic variant approvals: mandates online submissions for manufacturers and importers from 22nd February, 2025
In line with the implementation of e-governance, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (“CDSCO”) receives various applications for the registration and import […]