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The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI, has released Press release on CPI numbers for Industrial Workers for the month of November 2025. Please refer the press release for more details.

Government of Maharashtra vide Notification No: 121 issued Notification on the Maharashtra Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2025 

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide trade notice no.19/2025-26 notified guidelines for support for market access under the Export Promotion Mission. Please refer the trade notice for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide pubic notice no.41/2025-26 notified amendments in Chapter 6 of HBP and Appendix-6N of Appendices and ANFs. This public notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the public notice for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no.53/2025-26 notified amendment in Import policy & policy condition of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy). This notification is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no.52/2025-26 notified amendment for extension of validity of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on export of natural honey. This notification is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 944(E ) notified impose provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke” originating in or exported from Australia, China PR, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia. Please refer the notification for more details.

 The Government of Kerala, Labour and Skills (E) Department has revised the variable dearness allowance for employment in Shops and Commercial Establishment and employment in Computer Software Sector. As per the Notification No.DES/1129/2025-P3(1),The Consumer Price Index (Cost of Living Index) Numbers applicable to employees in employment under the Minimum Wages Act (Central Act XI of 1948) for the month of Nov 2025 as ascertained by the Director General of Economics & Statistics under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Act. Please refer press release for more details.

The Employees State Insurance Corporation vide No. P-11/12/Agenda/06/2016-RevenueII, has released Circular regarding scheme to promote registration of employers-employees (SPREE) in ESI. Please refer circular for more details.

TRAI vide Press Release No. 154/2025 issued Press Release regarding TRAI releases Recommendations on ‘the Regulatory Framework for the Sale of Foreign Telecom Service Providers’ SIM/ eSIM Cards for the use in M2M/loT Devices Meant for Export’ 

Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide Notification S.O. 6093(E) issued Notification for Phasing out of Electric Detonators 

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide Notification S.O. 6091(E) issued Notification regarding prohibition of the manufacture, sale and distribution of the drug Nimesulide above 100 mg 

The Government of Maharashtra Vide Circular No. 2025/200/-9, has released Notification regarding Municipal General election holiday on 15th Jan 2026 in Maharashtra. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Administrator of Chandigarh Vide No.6/1/1-1H(I)-2025/17488, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026 in Chandigarh. Please refer notification for more details.

The Employees State Insurance Corporation Vide Notification/2025, has released Circular regarding Implementation of Code on Social Security, 2020. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 934 ( E ), has released Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2025. Please refer the draft notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 930 ( E ), has released Draft notification of the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2025. Please refer the draft notification for more details.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide Notification G.S.R. 927(E) issued Notification on draft of the Drugs (…… Amendment) Rules, 2025 

The Government of Punjab Vide No.LaboMisc/194/2025-42/1085, has issued Draft notification of the Code on Social Security (Punjab) Rules, 2026. Please refer draft notification for more details.

The Government of Punjab Vide No.LaboMisc/193/2025/2025-42/1080, has released Draft Notification of the Code on Wages (Punjab) Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.

The Government of Bihar Vide Public notice informing stakeholders about the formulation of draft rules under various Labour Codes by the State. Please refer the public notice for more details.

Kerala State Pollution Control Board vide Circular KSPCB/159/2022-SEE-3 issued Circular regarding Categorisation of industries which are not included in categorization list of Central Pollution Control Board 

The Government of Punjab Vide No.Labo Misc/192/2025-42/1076, has released Draft notification of the Industrial Relations(Punjab)Rules, 2026. Please refer the draft notification for more details.

Government of Goa vide Notification 7/27/2025-LA/195 issued Notification on the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage
(Control) (Amendment) Act, 2025

The International Financial Services Centres Authority vide notification F. No. IFSCA/GN/2025/012 notified the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Global In-House Centres) Regulations, 2025, effective from 29th December 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Madhya Pradesh Vide No.364, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026 in Madhya Pradesh. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 issued Notification on the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 

The Reserve Bank of India vide various notifications notified Know Your Customer Amendment Directions, 2025, effective from 29th Dec 2025. Please refer the notifications for more details.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India vide circular no. IBBI/CIRP/90/2025 notified format for “Statement of Beneficial Ownership” and Affidavit under Regulation 38(3A) of the CIRP Regulations. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation Vide No.WSU/JointDeclaration/E-54018/2025-26/43, has issued Circular regarding Simplification of Joint Declaration Process– Acceptance of Transgender Identity Certificate/Card for Change in Name and Gender. Please refer the circular for more details.

Central Bureau of Communication vide Advisory No 16/0016/2526-MR&C issued Advisory regarding Online Submission for Fresh Empanelment of New Publications (August 2025) Extended till 31.12.2025 

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 925(E ) notified extension of applicability of anti-dumping duty on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PTE) Resin originating in or exported from China PR till 26th June, 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission vide Notification No.: HPERC-Grid Code(388) issued Notification on draft of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Himachal Pradesh Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2025 

Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board vide Office Order F.14(5-Adm)/Project/RSPCB/1955-1962 issued Office Order regarding procedure for treatment and disposal of effluent generated by Health Care Facilities 

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide Notification G.S.R. 916(E) issued Notification on draft of the Central Motor Vehicles (….. Amendment) Rules, 2025 

The Reserve Bank of India vide circular no. RBI/2025-26/156 notified continuous clearing and settlement on realisation in cheque truncation system: phase 2. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. HO/38/11/11(3)2025-MIRSD-POD/I/1101/2025 notified ease of investments and ease of doing business measures – enhancing the facility for basic services demat account (BSDA). Please refer the circular for more details.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. HO/38/13/11(3)2025-MIRSD-POD/I/1102/2025 notified ease of doing investment – review of simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of duplicate certificates, effective from 24th Dec 2025. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide press release no. 2208285 stated that IEPFA and SEBI to Organize ‘Niveshak Shivir’ to empower investors and simplify grievance redressal and unclaimed dividend claims. Please refer the press release for more details.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes vide press release notified initiative to encourage taxpayers to voluntarily review deduction/exemption claims identified as potentially ineligible through risk analytics. Please refer the press release for more details.

The Government of Haryana Vide D.O No. 50, has released Direction to All Employers to ensure the compliance under POSH Act in Gurgram. Please refer the direction for more details.

CPCB vide Notice No: CP-20/80/2021-UPC-II-HO-CPCB-HO-Part(1) issued Notice regarding Annual Return Filing by registered PIBOs and PWPs for FY 2024-25 

The NPCI vide circular no. NPCI/IMPS/OC/No.131/2025-2026 notified revision of turnaround time for responding to IMPS fraud chargebacks. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Administator of UT. Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu vide No.11/01/96-06/GA/Holiday/III/2024-25/4046, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Administrator of Lakshadweep Vide F.No.35/02/2018-Genl:/864, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

CPCB vide Notice – issued Notice regarding OCEMS Portal 

The Government of Haryana Vide Endst. No.5383/MB, has released Advisory regarding allowing private institutions and Corporate offices of the district of Gurgram are advised to guide their employees to Work from Home w.e.f 22/12/2025 due to air pollution. Please refer the advisory for more details.

The Ministry of Law and Justice Vide No. 37 of 2025, has released Notification of the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Bihar Vide No.1/OSHC-01/2021-79, has released Notification of the Bihar Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Administratror of UT. Of Andaman and Nicobar Islands vide Order No.473, has released Order regarding revision of minimum wages for six scheduled employments with effect from 01st Jan 2026. Please rerfer order for more details.

The Government of Kerala Vide G.O (P) No.109/2025/LBR, has released Notification regarding Minimum Rates of wages payable to the classes of employees employed in the Agricultural Operations and allied sectors. Please refer the notification for more details.