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.
One-time Relaxation on Validity of SEBI Observations for Public Issues
Under the existing regulatory framework, SEBI observation letters issued for public issues are valid for a specified period (generally 12 months or 18 months, as applicable), within which issuers must open the issue.
Relaxation from penal provisions for non-compliance with Minimum Public Shareholding
The SEBI Master Circular dated July 11, 2023 prescribes the procedure and penal actions for listed entities failing to comply with Minimum Public Shareholding requirements.
Clarification on Filing Appeals in Cases of NIL Demand on GST Portal
Taxpayers have been facing difficulty in filing appeals on the GST portal where adjudication orders reflect “NIL” demand despite existence of a dispute regarding tax liability.
Extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) for Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board
The Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition was earlier imposed on import of Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board (VPB) under specified ITC (HS) codes to regulate import pricing.
