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Press release regarding draft circular on guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments
The Reserve Bank of India vide press Release: 2025-2026/1410 notified the draft circular on guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments . Please refer the press release for more details.
Trade notice regarding revision of exporter eligibility criteria for registration on source from India service of trade connect ePlatform
The Directorate General of Foreign trade vide trade Notice – 15 /2025-26 notified revision of exporter eligibility criteria for registration on source from India service of trade connect ePlatform. Please refer the trade notice for more details.
Trade notice regarding procedure for refund of application fees deposited by applicants for TRQ for import of gold bullion under India-UAE CEPA for 2025-26
The Directorate General of Foreign trade vide trade notice no.16/2025-26 notified the procedure for refund of application fees deposited by applicants for TRQ for import of gold bullion under India-UAE CEPA for 2025-26. Please refer the trade notice for more details.
Public notice regarding amendments to the procedure for allocation of TRQ for Gold under the India – UAE CEPA
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.31/2025-2026 made amendments to the procedure for allocation of TRQ for Gold under the India – UAE CEPA. This public notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the public notice for more details.
Notifications amend earlier provisions—nil import duty on Yellow Peas (HS 0713 10 10) for Bills of Lading up to 31st October 2025, and 30% duty applicable from 01st November 2025
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 798(E ) amended earlier provisions—nil import duty on Yellow Peas (HS 0713 10 10) for Bills of Lading up to 31st October 2025, and 30% duty applicable from 01st November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Press Release regarding IEPFA will hold a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Amritsar on November 1, 2025, to empower investors and ease grievance redressal for unclaimed dividend claims
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide press release no.2184002 notified that IEPFA will hold a ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Amritsar on November 1, 2025, to empower investors and ease grievance redressal for unclaimed dividend claims. Please refer the press release for more details.
Advisory to file pending returns before expiry of three years
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs notified the advisory to file pending returns before expiry of three years. Please refer the advisory for more details.
Notification of the Kerala Coir’s Workers Welfare Cess (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Government of Kerala Vide No. 60/Leg. C3/2025/Law., has released Notification of the Kerala Coir’s Workers Welfare Cess (Amendment) Act, 2025. Please refer the draft notification for more details.
Press release regarding extension of ITR filing to 10th Dec 2025, and for the audit report to 10th Nov 2025 for the FY 2024-25
The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified the extension of ITR filing to 10th Dec 2025, and for the audit report to 10th Nov 2025 for the FY 2024-25. Please refer the press release for more details.
Notification regarding extending the ESI medical benefits to entire area of soreng, Gyalshing and Mangan Districts in state of Sikkim
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide S.O. 4915 ( E ), has released Notification regarding extending the ESI medical benefits to entire area of soreng, Gyalshing and Mangan Districts in state of Sikkim w.e.f 01st Nov 2025 . Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide S.O. 4921 ( E ), has released Notification under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification of the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 791 ( E ), has released Notification of the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification on the Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2025
FSSAI vide notification F. No. QA/11023/31/2022-QA-FSSAI(1) issued Notification on the Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2025.
The Tripura Minimum Wages Notification (Oct 2025)
The Government of Tripura Vide No.F.22(74)-LAB/ENF/MW/SHOPS/2022/6821-38, has released Notification regarding revision of minimum wages for various scheduled employment w.e.f 01st Oct 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Office Order regarding requirement of Sewage Treatment Plants for Health Care Facilities
Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board vide office order F.12(Admin-5)/RPCB/1596-l624 issued Office Order regarding requirement of Sewage Treatment Plants for Health Care Facilities.
Public Notice regarding amendment of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 to obtain the certification of origin under the India-EFTA TEPA through self-declaration, in addition to the existing system of issuance of CoO by the authorised agencies
The Directorate General of Foreign vide pubic notice no.29/2025-26 made amendment of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 to obtain the certification of origin under the India-EFTA TEPA through self-declaration, in addition to the existing system of issuance of CoO by the authorised agencies. This pubic notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the pubic notice for more details.
Public notice regarding list of authorised agencies permitted to issue preferential certificates of origin under the India-EFTA TEPA notified
The Directorate General of Foreign vide pubic notice no.30/2025-26 notified the list of authorised agencies permitted to issue preferential certificates of origin under the India-EFTA TEPA. This pubic notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the pubic notice for more details.
Consultation paper on comprehensive review of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a consultation paper on comprehensive review of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 17th November 2025. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.
Notification on the Reserve Bank of India (Nomination Facility in Deposit Accounts, Safe Deposit Lockers and Articles kept in Safe Custody with the Banks) Directions, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India vide notification no. RBI/2025-26/95 notified the the Reserve Bank of India (Nomination Facility in Deposit Accounts, Safe Deposit Lockers and Articles kept in Safe Custody with the Banks) Directions, 2025, effective from 01st November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Corrigendum- Board’s letter dated 21st October 2025 on the subject C&AG’s performance Audit report No.1 of 2019
The Central Board of Direct Taxes vide circular no.F.No.225/215/2018/ITA-II notified corrigendum- Board’s letter dated 21st October 2025 on the subject C&AG’s performance Audit report No.1 of 2019. Please refer the circular for more details.
Final public notice regarding amendments in Para 4.84(b) of Handbook of Procedures 2023 (Exports against Advance Authorisation)
The Directorate General of Foreign pubic notice no.F. No. 01/94/180/032/AM25/PC-4, made amendments in Para 4.84(b) of Handbook of Procedures 2023 (Exports against Advance Authorisation). Please refer the public notice for more details.
Notification of the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide G.S.R. 792 ( E ), has released Notification of the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding revision of AIR of duty drawback of Gold jewellery and silver jewellery/articles
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 794(E ) made revision of AIR of duty drawback of Gold jewellery and silver jewellery/articles. Please refer the notification for more details.
Trade notice regarding pilot launch of Bhart Aayat Niryat Lab Setu
The Directorate General of Foreign vide trade notice no.14/2025-26 notified the pilot launch of Bhart Aayat Niryat Lab Setu. Please refer the trade notice for more details.
Policy circular regarding clarification on applicability of restriction on silver jewellery imposed
The Directorate General of Foreign vide policy circular no.06/2025-26 made clarification on applicability of restriction on silver jewellery imposed. Please refer the policy circular for more details.
Consultation paper on Relaxation in the threshold for identification of High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) and measures facilitating ease of doing measures for HVDLE including provisions relating to related party transactions
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a consultation paper on Relaxation in the threshold for identification of High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) and measures facilitating ease of doing measures for HVDLE including provisions relating to related party transactions and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 17th November 2025. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.
Consultation paper for permitting debt issuers to offer incentives in public issues to certain category of investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a consultation paper on for permitting debt issuers to offer incentives in public issues to certain category of investors and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 17th November 2025. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.
Notification on the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 2025, effective from 01st November 2025
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no G.S.R. 790(E ) notified the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 2025, effective from 01st November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Circular regarding extension of deadline for filing Form CRA-4 for the financial year 2024–25 to 31st December 2025, with no additional fees
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide general circular No.07/2025 made extension of deadline for filing Form CRA-4 for the financial year 2024–25 to 31st December 2025, with no additional fees. Please refer the circular for more details.
Notification of the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Government of Rajasthan Vide G.S.R.86, has released Notification of the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Preliminary amendment notification regarding Inclusion of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) in Ambulance Room and Occupational Health Centre (OHC) under Telangana Factories Rules, 1950
The Government of Telangana Vide G.O.Rt.No. 433, has released Preliminary amendment notification regarding Inclusion of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) in Ambulance Room and Occupational Health Centre (OHC) under Telangana Factories Rules, 1950. Please refer the preliminary notification for more details.
Notification on the Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025
Ministry of Power vide notification G.S.R. 788(E) issued Notification on the Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025.
Notification on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Debenture Trustees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide notification no. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/269 notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Debenture Trustees) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide notification no. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/268 notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide notification no.F. No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/270 notified the the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 24th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding establishment of Registrars of Companies (ROCs) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the registration and function discharge of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), with specified territorial jurisdictions, effective from 01st January 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification no. S.O. 4849(E ) notified the establishment of Registrars of Companies (ROCs) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the registration and function discharge of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), with specified territorial jurisdictions, effective from 01st January 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding establishment of Regional Directors in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs with specified jurisdictions to perform functions under the Act, superseding a previous notification, effective from 01st January 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification no. S.O. 4852(E ) notified the establishment of Regional Directors in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs with specified jurisdictions to perform functions under the Act, superseding a previous notification, effective from 01st January 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding establishment of Registrars of Companies (ROCs) under the Companies Act, 2013, with specific territorial jurisdictions for registration of Companies and discharging the functions, effective from 01st January 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification no. S.O. 4850(E ) notified the establishment of Registrars of Companies (ROCs) under the Companies Act, 2013, with specific territorial jurisdictions for registration of Companies and discharging the functions, effective from 01st January 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification on the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution vide notification G.S.R. . 778(E) issued Notification on the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025.
Notification on the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2025
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution vide notification G.S.R. 779(E) issued Notification on the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2025.
Press release regarding draft directions pursuant to policy announcement
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a draft directions pursuant to policy announcement and invites comments/ suggestions from the public on or before 21st November 2025. Please refer the press release for more details.
Consultation paper for review of LODR Regulations – Clarification regarding the timeline for transfer of unclaimed amount by entity having listed non-convertible securities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a consultation paper on review of LODR Regulations – Clarification regarding the timeline for transfer of unclaimed amount by entity having listed non-convertible securities and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 14th November 2025. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.
Circular regarding transfer of portfolios of clients (PMS business) by portfolio managers, effective from 24th October 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide circular no. SEBI/HO/IMD/RAC/CIR/P/2025/ 0000000138 notified transfer of portfolios of clients (PMS business) by portfolio managers, effective from 24th October 2025. Please refer the circular for more details.
Notification regarding amendment of AIDC, Health Cess and SWS notification to align them with notification no. 45/2025-Customs, effective from 01st November 2025
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 782(E ) made amendment of AIDC, Health Cess and SWS notification to align them with notification no. 45/2025-Customs, effective from 01st November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Notification regarding superseding 31 customs exemption notifications and prescribes effective rates of customs duty, IGST and compensation cess for goods imported into India
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 781(E ) notified that superseding 31 customs exemption notifications and prescribes effective rates of customs duty, IGST and compensation cess for goods imported into India. This notification shall come into force from 01st November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.
Various notifications regarding tax rate amendment of earlier notifications
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs vide notification no. G.S.R. 783(E ) notified regarding tax rate amendment of earlier notifications. This notification shall come into force on the 1st day of November, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details
Notification regarding the India-Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) hall be given effect to in India for income arising on or after 01st April 2026
The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. G.S.R. 789 (E ) notified that India-Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), which entered into force on 10th September 2025, shall be given effect to in India for income arising on or after 01st April 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.
Office order regarding declaration of holiday for all banks and financial institutions on 06th Nov 2025 in Meghalaya
The Government of Meghalaya Vide No.GAA.94/86/Pt/307, has released Office order regarding declaration of holiday for all banks and financial institutions on 06th Nov 2025. Please refer the office order for more details.
Notification regarding engagement of women workers during night shift in all factories in Jharkhand
The Government of Jharkhand vide No.476, has released Notification regarding engagement of women workers during night shift in all factories . Please refer the notifcation for more details.
Notice on Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025 for comments from stakeholders
Department of Consumer Affairs vide notice I-9/5/2023-W&M issued Notice on Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025 for comments from stakeholders.
Public notice regarding amendments in Para 4.84(b) of Handbook of Procedures 2023 (Exports against Advance Authorisation)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.28/2025-2026 made amendments in Para 4.84(b) of Handbook of Procedures 2023 (Exports against Advance Authorisation). This public notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the public notice for more details.
Consultation paper on standardization of process for opening of mutual fund folios and execution of first investment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a consultation paper on standardization of process for opening of mutual fund folios and execution of first investment and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 14th November 2025. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.
Draft circular on relaxation of India geo-tagging for NRI client’s re-KYCKYC modification through digital on-boarding video client Identification process (V-CIP)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a draft circular on relaxation of India geo-tagging for NRI client’s re-KYCKYC modification through digital on-boarding video client Identification process (V-CIP) and invites comments/suggestions from the public on or before 13th November 2025. Please refer the draft circular for more details.
Draft circular on Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Transactions in India
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a draft circular on Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Transactions in India and invites comments/ suggestions from the public on or before 14th November 2025. Please refer the draft circular for more details.
Circular regarding framework on Stewardship Code in IFSC
The International Financial Services Centres Authority vide circular no.F. No. IFSCA-AIF/132/2024-Capital Markets notified the framework on Stewardship Code in IFSC, effective from 23rd October 2025. Please refer the circular for more details.
The Telangana Minimum Wages CPI Notification (Oct 2025)
The Government of Telangana Vide a press note on revision of minimum wages for scheduled employment with effect from 01st Oct 2025. Please refer press note for more details.
Notification on the Boilers (Appeal and Revision) Rules, 2025
Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide notification G.S.R. 768(E) issued Notification on the Boilers (Appeal and Revision) Rules, 2025.
Notification on the Boilers (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2025
Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide notification G.S.R. 767 (E) issued Notification on the Boilers (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2025.
Amendment notification under Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950
The Government of Tamil Nadu Vide No. SRO A-27/ 2025, has released Amendment notification under Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950. Please refer the notification for more details.
Public Notice on Digital Monitoring System on the ONDLS portal for monitoring the supply chain of high-risk solvents
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization vide public notice F. No. IT/ONDLS/MFG/Exp/2025/003 issued Public Notice on Digital Monitoring System on the ONDLS portal for monitoring the supply chain of high-risk solvents.