Public Notice on Draft Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 based on stakeholder representations, industry inputs, and internal assessment.
Ease of Doing Business – Mechanism for Lock-in of Pledged Shares under ICDR Regulations
The ICDR Regulations require lock-in of pre-issue shareholding, including non-promoter holdings, for a specified period post-IPO.
Amendment to Para 2.62 of Foreign Trade Policy 2023 – Certificates of Origin
The Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 provides the framework for issuance of Certificates of Origin (CoO) and the Approved Exporter Scheme for self-certification.
One-time Relaxation on Validity of SEBI Observations for Public Issues
Under the existing regulatory framework, SEBI observation letters issued for public issues are valid for a specified period (generally 12 months or 18 months, as applicable), within which issuers must open the issue.
Relaxation from penal provisions for non-compliance with Minimum Public Shareholding
The SEBI Master Circular dated July 11, 2023 prescribes the procedure and penal actions for listed entities failing to comply with Minimum Public Shareholding requirements.
Clarification on Filing Appeals in Cases of NIL Demand on GST Portal
Taxpayers have been facing difficulty in filing appeals on the GST portal where adjudication orders reflect “NIL” demand despite existence of a dispute regarding tax liability.
Extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) for Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board
The Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition was earlier imposed on import of Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board (VPB) under specified ITC (HS) codes to regulate import pricing.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has been amended to address procedural gaps and improve efficiency in insolvency resolution and liquidation processes.
Tar-Balls Management Rules, 2026 (Draft Notification)
The Central Government has issued a draft notification proposing the Tar-Balls Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
CERC (Terms and Conditions for Renewable Energy Certificates for Renewable Energy Generation) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026
The principal REC Regulations, 2022 govern issuance and usage of Renewable Energy Certificates for renewable energy generation and compliance with renewable purchase obligations.