TNRERA Mandates Additional 20% Deposit for Project Extension Beyond One Year
In response to persistent delays in project completions, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has taken a significant step to protect the interests of allottees. During its 29th Authority meeting held on July 17, 2025, TNRERA observed that inadequate funds in the project account was a major factor contributing to such delays.
Facilitation for Submission of Completion Certificate (CC) During the Quarter
To address ongoing operational inefficiencies and financial difficulties experienced by promoters, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has introduced a significant relaxation concerning the submission of Completion Certificates (CC). Previously, the CC could only be uploaded during the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) window.
7th Amendment to U.P. RERA (General) Regulations
The U.P. Real Estate Regulatory Authority (U.P. RERA) has introduced significant changes through its 7th Amendment to the U.P. RERA (General) Regulations, 2019, aimed at improving project transparency, promoter accountability, and streamlining registration, extension, transfer, and marketing processes.
Legal Metrology (General) Third Amendment Rules, 2025
The Central Government has issued a new amendment to the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. This amendment updates the standards for medical measuring devices, specifically digital blood pressure monitors (non-invasive automated sphygmomanometers).
Mandatory Inclusive KYC Guidelines Issued for Telecom Services to PwDs
In supersession of the earlier letter dated December 16, 2020, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued fresh instructions to ensure telecom services are accessible and inclusive for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). This follows the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in two writ petitions (WP(C) 289/2024 and WP(C) 49/2025) where the need for an inclusive KYC process for PwDs was strongly emphasized.
Temporary discontinuation of NSE goBID mobile application
The NSE goBID platform was launched to facilitate retail investor participation in government securities through non-competitive bidding (NCB). Initially rolled out via circular NSE/IPO/39424 dated November 16, 2018, it allowed retail access to Government of India Dated Securities and Treasury Bills
IEPFA Launches “Saksham Niveshak” 100-Day Drive for Dividend Claims & KYC Updates
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has launched a 100-day national campaign titled “Saksham Niveshak,” running from July 28 to November 6, 2025.
RBI Releases FAQs on MSME
Reserve Bank of India has released an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Price Band Standardisation for SME IPOs on NSE Emerge Platform
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a revision to the price band mechanism for SME Initial Public Offers (IPOs) to ensure uniformity in price discovery across exchanges during the special pre-open session. This move follows an earlier circular (NSE/SME/62757 dated July 4, 2024) that introduced an upper price band of 90% over the issue price.
Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the Management of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2025, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.