Companies (Listing of Equity Shares in Permissible Jurisdictions) Amendment Rules, 2025
Form No. LEAP-1 is a regulatory filing introduced by SEBI under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. It is used for reporting key corporate actions or events by listed entities, ensuring transparency and timely disclosure to stakeholders.
Ease of Doing Investment – Special Window for Re-lodgement of Transfer Requests of Physical Shares
A special six-month window is introduced to allow investors to re-lodge physical share transfer requests that were originally submitted before April 1, 2019 but were rejected, returned, or left unattended due to documentation or process deficiencies.
CAQM Amends Para-18 of Direction No. 86 for Enhanced Field Implementation
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had issued Direction No. 86 on January 2, 2025, to address non-compliance regarding dust and air pollution, particularly from construction and demolition (C&D) activities in the National Capital Region (NCR). To strengthen enforcement and field-level accountability, CAQM has now partially amended this direction.
Amendment in Para 2.03(A) (i) (g) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023
Under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, importers such as Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs, and SEZs were allowed to import products even if they were subject to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
Implementation of New Red, Orange, Green, White & Blue Categories for Industries by MPCB
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued revised directions on 12 February 2025 under the Water and Air Acts to harmonize industrial sector classification across states. It introduced a new framework categorizing 419 sectors into Red, Orange, Green, White, and Blue categories.
Regulatory Requirements for Outsourcing Sterilization Activity of Medical Devices
Stakeholders raised concerns about whether a loan license is required when a medical device manufacturer outsources sterilization to a licensed third-party facility. The issue was examined by a sub-committee formed after the 61st Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting. The recommendations were subsequently accepted by the DCC in its 65th meeting and ratified by the 92nd DTAB meeting held on 24 April 2025.
Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Amendment Rules, 2025
Form No. CRL-1 is a return filed by companies with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Companies (Restriction on number of layers) Rules, 2017.
Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2025
Form No. INC-22A (ACTIVE Form) was introduced by the MCA to verify the existence and registered office of companies incorporated before December 31, 2017. It required submission of details like geographical coordinates and photos of the office to identify and remove shell companies.
Mandatory Online Submission of WHO-GMP (COPP) Applications via ONDLS Portal
CDSCO, in coordination with CDAC, has developed the ONDLS portal to digitize drug licensing processes. To enhance transparency and efficiency, submission of WHO-GMP (COPP) applications has now been mandated through this portal from 15 July 2025 and replaced physical submissions.
Mandatory Submission of Updated Annexure -19 – Chhattisgarh RERA
Circular No. 113 was issued to digitize and standardize the submission of Annexures 17, 18, and 19 by Promoters and Chartered Accountants. It mandates system-generated annexures through the portal, eliminating manual uploads.