Amendment in Export Policy of Raw Human Hair
The Indian government has changed the export policy of raw human hair, making its export completely prohibited. However, there is an exception—if the Free on Board (FOB) value (the price of goods at the port before shipping costs) is USD 65 or more per kilogram, then its export is allowed freely without restrictions.
Notification of Effective Dates for Amendments to CGST Rules
Rules 2, 24, 27, and 32 will come into effect from February 11, 2025 and Rules 8, 37, and clause (ii) of rule 38 will be effective from April 1, 2025.
Drugs Amendment Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2023, to allow small and medium pharmaceutical manufacturers more time to comply with the revised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) under Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945.
All Agency Banks to Remain Open on March 31, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all agency banks to remain open on March 31, 2025 (Monday), despite it being a public holiday. This decision follows a request from the Government of India to ensure that all government receipts and payments for the financial year 2024-25 are duly accounted for.
IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons Regulations, 2016.
Seeking details of manually issued Certificates of Origin in contravention of DGFT guidelines
DGFT has restated that all Certificates of Origin (CoO) must be issued electronically via the eCoO 2.0 platform. (i.e. https://www.trade.gov.in) Reports indicate that some agencies continue to issue manual CoOs despite prior notices mandating electronic issuance.
Advisory on the online sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes
This advisory means that the Government of India is reinforcing a strict ban on the sale, manufacture, distribution, import, and advertisement of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like e-cigarettes, vapes, heat-not-burn devices, e-sheesha, and flavored hookahs.
Display of State Emblem of India
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive to all State Governments, UT Administrations, and Central Government Departments regarding the proper display and authorized use of the State Emblem of India.
Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Amendment Ordinance, 2025
Previously, a contractual employee was considered to have completed a year of service if they worked at least 240 days within a calendar year. Now, this period is measured as any continuous 12-month duration from the date of engagement, rather than being limited to a fixed calendar year.
Rajasthan Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Rajasthan government has introduced amendments, aimed at digitisation, standardisation, and increased accessibility for registration services
