Launch of IT Platforms by SEBI to Improve Ease of Doing Business
SEBI has introduced digital initiatives aimed at improving communication, adjudication processes, and cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities
Flexibility in Fee Payment Timing under FICS for Food Imports
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates import of food articles and requires payment of prescribed fees upon scrutiny of applications under the Import Regulations, 2017.
Pre-deposit Percentage in the GST Portal
While filing an appeal in Form APL-01 on the GST portal, the pre-deposit percentage is auto-populated as 10% in accordance with Section 107(6) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
Clarification on RoDTEP and RoSCTL benefits in case of short realisation
Representations were received regarding eligibility of RoDTEP and RoSCTL benefits in cases of short realisation of export proceeds.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026
The Act has been introduced to amend multiple existing laws with the objective of decriminalising offences and promoting ease of doing business
Annual Statement to Users for FY 2025–26 under IBBI (IU) Regulations, 2017
As per Regulation 25(1) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017, Information Utilities are required to provide users with an annual statement of all information pertaining to them free of charge.
Operating Guidelines for Lock-in / Non-transferability of Pre-IPO Securities
Issuers and Registrar & Transfer (R&T) Agents are subject to lock-in requirements for specified securities issued prior to initial public offering under SEBI ICDR Regulations.
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.