BIS Notification on Establishment of Indian Standards for Ophthalmic Instruments
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, periodically revises Indian Standards to align them with technological developments, current manufacturing practices, and updated international benchmarks.
Draft Amendment in Central Motor Vehicles Rules for Road Ambulances
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 prescribe technical standards and type approval requirements for various categories of motor vehicles operating on Indian roads.
Allocation of Raw Cane Sugar to USA under TRQ Scheme for FY 2026-27
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade allocated quantity of 8606 MTRV for export of raw cane sugar to USA under the TRQ scheme for US fiscal year 2026 covering the period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
Clarification on Fee Structure for Existing ASPs and TechFin Entities
Reference was made to the International Financial Services Centres Authority (TechFin and Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2025 and the Circular dated March 02, 2026 regarding fee structure applicable to entities undertaking permissible activities in IFSC and persons seeking guidance under the Informal Guidance Scheme.
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota of Pharma Grade Sugar
In continuation of Trade Notice No. 06/2025-26 dated June 18, 2025 and subsequent notices regarding allocation of Pharma Grade Sugar, the competent authority reviewed the utilization of allocated quantities and assessed the requirement for further allocation from the balance quota.
Amendment in Customs Duty Rate under Notification No. 57/2000-Customs
Central Government issued Notification No. 17/2026-Customs to amend Notification No. 57/2000-Customs dated May 08, 2000.
Amendment in Customs Notifications Relating to Precious Metals and Tariff Entries
Central Government issued Notification No. 16/2026-Customs amending Notification No. 11/2018-Customs dated February 02, 2018 and Notification No. 11/2021-Customs dated February 01, 2021.
Standardisation of Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance Procedures
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued Circular No. 26/2026-Customs regarding standardisation of procedures for grant of Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance at ports.
Extension of Time Limit for Filing Appeals before GST Appellate Tribunal in Haryana
Haryana Government issued Notification No. 06/GST-2 under Section 112(1) of the Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 regarding the time limit for filing appeals before the Appellate Tribunal.
Compliance Checklist for POSH Policy and IC Committee (Maharashtra)
Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, issued this circular on May 14, 2026, authorising officers and employees to conduct inspections of establishments under Section 25 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.