Mandatory Verification of Building Permission for CTE Outside Industrial Areas
It has come to the notice of pollution control authorities that several Consent to Establish (CTE) applications are being filed for projects located outside designated industrial zones. In such cases, there is a risk of unauthorised or unregulated development without compliance to local building norms and land use regulations, potentially causing environmental issues.
Environment (Protection) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued draft amendments via G.S.R. 753(E) dated 17 October 2023, inviting public comments. After reviewing all stakeholder inputs, the Central Government has finalized the Environment (Protection) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025 via G.S.R. 487(E).
Mandatory Digital Accessibility Compliance for SEBI Regulated Entities
To ensure equal access to the securities market for persons with disabilities, SEBI has made it compulsory for all regulated entities to make their digital platforms accessible. This is in line with the accessibility mandates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
Joint SOP Issued for Scheme of Arrangement Applications by Listed Companies
To simplify and speed up the process of approval for Schemes of Arrangement filed by listed companies, SEBI has directed NSE and BSE to issue a joint Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP aims to bring uniformity, reduce delays, and ensure transparency in handling these applications.
Exemption from Consent Requirements Updated for Low-Polluting Industries under Water and Air Acts
Exemption from Consent Requirements Updated for Low-Polluting Industries under Water and Air Acts
BIS Notifies New and Revised Indian Standards, Old Versions to be Withdrawn by January 21, 2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established a new set of Indian Standards, which will come into force immediately upon notification
Mandatory Allotment and activation of UAN through UMANG APP using FAT -reg.
EPFO had earlier introduced a simplified process for allotting and activating Universal Account Numbers (UANs) through the UMANG App, using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT), as per Circular dated April 8, 2025.
Income-tax (Twentieth Amendment) Rules, 2025
Through Notification No. 126/2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the Income tax (Twentieth Amendment) Rules, 2025. These amendments update Rule 21AK to align with changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2025 and reflect evolving financial instruments in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
New Digital Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs Facilitates Rapid, Data-Driven Loan Approvals
To streamline MSME lending and reduce dependency on physical documentation, the government introduced a Digital Credit Assessment Model, as announced in the Union Budget 2024–25. This model empowers Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to independently evaluate MSME loan applications using real-time digital data.
Excel Utilities Released for Updated ITR-1 and ITR-2 for AYs 2021–22 and 2022–23
The Income Tax Department has made available Excel-based utilities for filing updated returns in ITR-1 and ITR-2 for the Assessment Years (AYs) 2021–22 and 2022–23.