Customs Duty Exemption for Goods of United Kingdom Origin (India–UK FTA)
Central Government, being satisfied it is necessary in the public interest, exempts specified goods imported into India from the United Kingdom from customs duty, Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC), and Health Cess in excess of specified rates, subject to proof of UK origin under the cited Rules of Origin.
Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Vessels) Rules, 2026
Central Government, in exercise of the cited powers read with Section 143, made these rules, superseding the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Rules, 2010, except as respects things already done or omitted to be done before such supersession.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Adds Navi Mumbai as Testing Location Under Drugs Rules, 1945
The draft rules were published on January 28, 2026 vide G.S.R. 66(E), inviting objections and suggestions within thirty days; no objections or suggestions were received.
BIS Establishes Eight Indian Standards Including Thermometers, Protein Testing and Footwear Sizing
The Bureau of Indian Standards issued this notification under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.
Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2026
Following consideration of objections/suggestions received on the draft rules (published vide G.S.R. 154(E) dated 27.02.2025), the Central Government has notified rules requiring eligible persons (companies/LLPs subject to FDI policy, licensed trade/business entities, Government agencies, or holders of licences under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Possession) Rules, 1965) to obtain portal-based authorisation to possess radio equipment, either for manufacture/purchase/import/hire/repair/testing/demonstration, or solely for testing/demonstration, on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000.
Draft Code on Wages (Manipur) Rules, 2026
In supersession of previous gazette notification No. 5/44/2018-L&E(Pt-3) dated 19/11/2021, the Government of Manipur has proposed draft rules to be called the Code on Wages (Manipur) Rules, 2026, applicable to the State of Manipur.
Formats for Publishing Financial Results by Listed Insurers and Reinsurers
SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 11th July, 2023 (updated 30th January, 2026) provides formats for publishing financial results by listed companies and mandates listed insurers to follow formats prescribed by IRDAI.
Inland Vessels (Prior Approval for Alteration or Modification) Rules, 2026
A draft of these rules was published vide G.S.R. 464(E) dated 11th July, 2025, inviting objections and suggestions within thirty days of public availability (made available on 11th July, 2025).
Notification of Telecom eServices Portal for Digital Implementation
In pursuance of Rule 15 of the Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2026, the Central Government has notified the “Telecom eServices Portal” of the Department of Telecommunications as the portal for digital implementation of the said rules.
Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules, 2026
These rules supersede the Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules, 2015, except in respect of things done or omitted before such supersession.
