BIS Notifies 28 New/Revised Indian Standards Across Multiple Sectors
The Bureau of Indian Standards, in pursuance of Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, notified the establishment of a total of 28 Indian Standards across three notifications dated July 23, July 24, and July 27, 2026. Where an established standard supersedes an earlier version, the superseded standard remains concurrently in force until its stated withdrawal date, which in each case is January 21 or January 24, 2027 (six months from the respective establishment date).
Ladakh Notifies Industrial Relations, Social Security and Wages Rules, 2026
The Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, issued the final notification for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026.
Amendment in Para 2.52 and 2.53 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, has amended Para 2.52 and 2.53 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, in exercise of powers under Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992.
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 on August 12, 2026. The Rules further amend the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015
Operationalisation of ISIN-Level Freeze of Promoter Holdings
The circular operationalises the freezing of holdings of promoters and promoter group, including their associates, at the ISIN level under Regulation 24(i)(ea) of the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The provision was inserted through the amendment to the Buy-back Regulations dated July 01, 2026. The freeze applies from the date of passing of the resolution by the board of directors or the special resolution, as applicable, until the closing of the buy-back offer.
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026
The Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, issued the final notification for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026.
Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat published the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 12 of 2026) for general information. The Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on August 11, 2026. The Bill provides for further amendment of the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007.
Establishment of New Indian Standards and Withdrawal of Superseded Standards by BIS
The Bureau of Indian Standards, Department of Consumer Affairs, notified that the Indian Standards specified in the Schedule were established on August 03, 2026. The standards specified in the fourth column of the Schedule, where applicable, shall remain in force concurrently until the withdrawal dates specified in the fifth column.
Central Motor Vehicles (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had published draft rules for further amendment of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 vide G.S.R. 214(E), dated March 20, 2026, inviting objections and suggestions from persons likely to be affected.
CGRERA Clarification on Project Extension
The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority issued Order No. 26/CGRERA/2026/2723 dated August 11, 2026 in continuation of Order No. 25/CGRERA/2026/2612 dated August 6, 2026.
