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The MEITY vide notification no. G.S.R. 775(E ) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025, effective from 15th November 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The International Financial Services Centres Authority provided the consultation paper on regulatory framework for differential distribution in restricted schemes and venture capital schemes to facilitate blended finance and other fund structures. Please refer the consultation paper for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.27/2025-26 notified that reinstatement and amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) C676 for export of “Hot Dipped Galvanised Tension Bar/ Gate Rods/ Truss Rods/ Drop Rods. This public notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the public notice for more details.

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no. S.O. 4789(E ) notified the sections 10-13 of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into effective from 01st November 2025. 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/1251/2024-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 August 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 Government of Andhra Pradesh Vide G.O Rt.No.259, has released Notification regarding exempting the Factories and establishments engaged in processing re-drying of unmanufactured leaf Tobacco and work incidental for the period of 03/07/2025 to 02/07/2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The CBDT directs AOs to ensure uniformity in assessing the entertainment sector by examining pre-operative expenses under Section 32D, verifying Form No. 52A (with possible Section 272A penalty) from film producers, and allowing deductions per Rules 9A/9B. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Government of Kerala Vide S. R. O. No. 1214/2025, has released Notification regarding Revising the existing minimum rates of wages payable to the employees employed in the Cane and Bamboo Industry sector. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Kerala Vide No.B2/161/2025/LBR, has released Draft notification of the Kerala Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Administrator of UT. Of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu vide No.19/2025/DDD/DIR(PR&ME)Paid Holiday/117, has released Notification regarding declaration of election holiday on 05th Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no .G.S.R. 765(E) notified regarding GSTR-3B due date extended to 25th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O 271, has released Amendment notification under Jammu and Kashmir Factory Rules,1972. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O. 272, has released Amendment notification regarding women employment during night shift in factories. Please refer the notification for more details.

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide circular No: BO/JD(APC)/RMC/TB-3/B-0218 issued Circular on Revised Guidelines for Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Plants for siting criteria in the State of Maharashtra.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide notification G.S.R. 762(E) issued Notification regarding Exemption under Water Act.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide notification G.S.R. 761(E) issued notification regarding Exemption under Air Act.

The Government of Haryana Vide No.7/31/2014-3AR, has released Amendment notification under Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958). Please refer the notifcation for more details.

 The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4744 ( E ), has released Notification regarding covering the ESI in entire area of the West Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts in the State of Meghalaya w.e.f 01st Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4745 ( E ), has released Notification regarding covering the ESI in entire area of the Tuensang, Mon, Phek, Kiphire, Peren, Longleng, Shamator, Noklak and Meluri Districts in the State of Nagaland w.e.f 01st Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released Press release on CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for the month of Sep 2025. Please refer the press release for more details.

General circular regarding relaxation of additional fees and extension of time to 31st December 2025 for filing of financial statements and annual returns pertaining to FY 2024-25 under the Companies Act, 2013. Please refer the general circular for more details.

News and Updates regarding introduction of “Pending” option for credit notes and declaration of reversal amount in IMS. Please refer the news and updates for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign vide notification no. S.O. 4700(E ) notified that ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2025, with immediate effect. Please refer the notification for more details.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide notification G.S.R. 756(E) issued Notification on draft of the Drugs (…… Amendment) Rules, 2025.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 4701(E ) notified the Import Policy Condition of specific ITC (HS) Codes of Chapter 29 and 38 of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) is amended with immediate effect. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 4699(E ) notified import of roasted areca nuts falling under ITC (HS) code 20081991, having CIF value less than Rs.351/-per kilogram is prohibited. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.F. No. 01/94/180/152/AM20/PC-4 notified the provisions relating to Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) notified vide public notice no.42/2024-25 dated 21st January 2025 have been renumbered. Please refer the public notice for more details.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide notification G.S.R. 755(E) issued Notification on draft of the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents (Amendment) Scheme, 2025.

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no S.O. 4697(E ) notified opertaionalisation of key interoperability framework under PML Rule, 2005, linking SEBI-registered KRAs with the central kyc records registry (CKYCRR). Please refer the notification for more details.

FAQs on GSTR -9/9C for FY 2024-25 

The Government of Assam Vide COL-ENF0TU/22/2025-ENF-COL-Commissionerate of Labour/ I/1260080/2025, has released Notice to Trade Unions to submit the Annual Returns on or before 31st Dec 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Karnataka Vide NO: LD 290 LET 2025, has released Notification of the Karnataka Domestic Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025. Please refer the bill notification for more details.

The Press Information Bureau has released Press release on Ministry of Labour & Employment emphasizes benefits of EPFO Reforms for Ease of Living for crores of members. Please refer the press release for more details.

FSSAI vide notice F. No. RCD-15001/6/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI [E-1475] issued notice on Clarification regarding Order dated 14.10.2025 on withdrawal of permissions for use of the term “ORS” along with brand names.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.26/2025-2026 stated that provisions relating to Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) notified vide public notice no.42/2024-25 dated 21st January 2025 have been renumbered. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no.43/2025-26 notified import of roasted areca nuts falling under ITC (HS) code 20081991, having CIF value less than Rs.351/-per kilogram is prohibited. Please refer the notification for more details.

 Advisory regarding GSTR-9/9C for FY 2024-25 has been enabled on the GST portal from 12th October 2025. Please refer the advisory for more details.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide general circular No.05/2025 made further extension of time for filing e-form DIR-3-KYC and web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB without fee upto 31st October 2025. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Government of Assam Vide No. No. 686, has released Notification of the Assam Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Assam Vide COL-ENF0CL/8/2023-ENF-COL-Commissionerate of Labour/I/1277345/2025, has released Notification regarding minimum wages to the contract Labours for the period of 01st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide File No. 79/7/2024-Adm.I[E-2767], has released . Procedure and guidelines for engagement of Young Professionals from open market purely on contractual basis. Please refer the notification for more details.

The International Financial Services Centres Authority vide F. No. IFSCA/GN/2025/011 notified the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Listing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 14th October 2025 . Please refer the notification for more details.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India vide notification no.F. No. IBBI/2025-26/GN/REG130 notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective from 14th October 2025 . Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Bihar Vide No.3/H0-01/2023-19483/S.A, has released Notification regarding declaration election holiday on 06th Nov 2025 and 11th Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of NCT Delhi Vide Lab-L011/5/2025-Addl.LC-II-LABOUR DEPARTMENT/3616, has released Circular regarding false news circulation of revision of Minimum wages notification. Please refer the circular for more details.

FSSAI vide order F. No. RCD-15001/6/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI [E-1475] issued order regarding Withdrawal of Orders regarding “Usage of the term ORS along with brand names.

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission vide public notice issued Draft Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

The Government of Haryana Vide No. 11/69/2025-4Lab., has released Exemption notification regarding female contract labour working in Factories and Shops & Commercial Establishments which have been granted night shift permissions on auto mode on the basis of self-certification. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Haryana Vide No. 2/26/2025-2Lab, has released Notification of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Haryana Vide No. 11/26/2025-4Lab., has released Exemption notification regarding employment of women during night shifts in All Shops and Commercial Establishments. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Vide F.No.1(6)/202s-LS.II, has released Corrigendum to VDA October 2025 under Central Minimum wages. Please refer the corrigendum for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 4667(E ) notified, export of specified chilled and frozen meat products shall be permitted only upon remittance to the Meat Export Development Fund (MEDF) operated by APEDA, effective from 29th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

State Pollution Control Board, Odisha vide circular No. 18295/IND-I-CON-MISC-1758 issued circular on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Reclamation of Low Lying Area by Filling with Ash – October, 2025.

The Government of NCT of Delhi vide notification no.5(54)/Policy/VAT/2013/PF/545-553 made amendment of Sixth Schedule of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004, to grant the facility of VAT exemption/refund to the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon, effective from 28th July 2024. Please refer the notifications for more details.

The Government of Haryana vide notification notified corrigendum to the Haryana Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 dated 16th September 2025. Please refer the notifications for more details.

The Government of Sikkim Vide No: 89/Home/2025, has released Notification regarding List of Holidays FY 2026. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice notified corrigendum to public notice no.05/2025 dated 06th May 2025 for modification in SION C888 . This pubic notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the pubic notice for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide public notice no.25/2025-26 notified that fixation of a new SION at SION No.C-2049 under “Engineering & Electronic Items” (product code ‘c’) . This pubic notice is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the pubic notice for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. 41/2025-26 notified amendment in import policy condition of Sulfadiazine API covered under Chapter 29 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. 40/2025-26 stated that the import policy condition of items covered under Chapter 70, 73,84 and 85 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule —1 (Import Policy) has been revised. This notification is yet to be published in the Gazette. Please refer the notification for more details.