Changes in NSDL Depository System
To align with SEBI guidelines and investor charter requirements, NSDL has introduced enhancements to its Depository System. These changes are intended to improve processing timelines, strengthen compliance monitoring, and address operational issues faced by Participants in securities settlement.
Advisory: Updated AATO on NIC-IRP Portal
From September 1, 2025, the Aggregate Annual Turnover (AATO) displayed on the NIC e-Invoice Portals (einvoice1.gst.gov.in and einvoice2.gst.gov.in) will be automatically aligned with turnover data from the GST system. This ensures consistency and avoids mismatches between GST filings and e-invoicing records.
User Manual on Project Registration Module of UP RERA Web Portal
The registration is a multi-step digital process on the U.P. RERA web portal where promoters must provide comprehensive details and documents for their real estate projects.
Revised Eligibility for Direct Listing of Companies on BSE Main Board
BSE has updated the eligibility criteria for companies listed on other recognised stock exchanges seeking direct listing on the Main Board. The changes are applicable from August 11, 2025.
Revision in the Eligibility Criteria for Migration of SME Companies to Main Board
BSE has revised the eligibility criteria for SMEs migrating to the Main Board to ensure only financially sound and liquid companies move up. The revised norms are applicable from August 11, 2025, the date of BSE’s media release.
ESIC—Aadhaar Authentication Now Voluntary, Alternate IDs Accepted
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has clarified via S.O. 3792(E) that Aadhaar authentication by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is now completely voluntary. ESIC must:
Income-tax (Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax (Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2025, amending Rule 21AIA of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
Advisory on deployment of oneM2M standards based IoT solutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) have issued an advisory mandating deployment of oneM2M standards-based IoT solutions to strengthen India’s IoT ecosystem.
Release of Excel Utility for ITR-7 (AY 2025-26)
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel Utility of ITR-7 for AY 2025-26, enabling assessees such as
Simplification of Start-up and Company Registration Processes
The Government of India has rolled out a series of reforms to simplify and digitise the registration of companies and start-ups, making processes faster, transparent, and accessible even in small and medium cities.