Legal Metrology (General) Second Amendment Rules, 2026
The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 prescribe metrological and technical requirements for specified measuring instruments. The Eighth Schedule to the said Rules contains instrument-specific standards. The present amendment inserts additional provisions relating to clinical thermometers.
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credits – FAQs (Updated as on February 16, 2026)
The Reserve Bank of India has updated the Frequently Asked Questions on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credits.
Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 – Preliminary Notification
The State Government has issued the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 in preliminary form and invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders within thirty (30) days from the date the Gazette copy is made available to the public.
Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 – Draft Rules Preliminary Notification
The State Government had earlier issued Draft Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2022 and the Central Government notified the appointed day for implementation of the Code on Wages as November 21, 2025.
AP RERA – 50% Concession on Penalty for Delayed Submission of Pending QPRs
As per the RERA framework, promoters are required to submit Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) within seven days from the end of each quarter. Earlier, Circular No. P/9/2025 dated April 11,2025 imposed penalties for delayed submission of QPRs.
Amendment to various delegations under Companies Act 2013 and LLP Act 2008
MCA had earlier vide notifications nos S.O. 4847(E), S.O. 4848(E), S.O. 4849(E), S.O. 4851(E) dated October 28, 2025 had undertaken a major administrative restructuring to enhance regulatory efficiency and regional coverage for both companies and LLPs across India.
Advisory on Interest Collection and Related Enhancements in GSTR-3B
GSTN introduced system enhancements in GSTR-3B applicable from the January 2026 tax period to align interest computation with statutory provisions and improve accuracy in reporting of tax liability and payment. .
Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector (Amendment) Directions, 2026
The Master Direction on Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector governs collateral and lending conditions applicable to banks for MSE borrowers. It applies to all scheduled commercial banks extending credit to micro and small enterprise units.
Master Circular for SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has been issuing various circulars and directions under the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 for regulating capital issuance and disclosure requirements applicable to issuers and market intermediaries.
Launch of revamped AAA+ App – “ESIC Health Connect”
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides digital access to services through the AAA+ mobile application for insured persons and stakeholders.
