RBI Notification – Updated FAQs on Digital Rupee (e₹)
The Reserve Bank of India has released an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Digital Rupee (Central Bank Digital Currency – CBDC). These updated FAQs consolidate operational, technical and usage-related clarifications for both retail (e₹-R) and wholesale (e₹-W) CBDC pilots, which are currently active across selected banks and institutions.
Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025 – One Day Paid Leave per Month for Women Employees
The Government of Karnataka constituted an Expert Committee to examine whether women employees across all factories, commercial establishments and other registered workplaces should be granted menstrual leave.
Exemption for IT/ITES & Knowledge-Based Industries from Standing Orders Act
The Government of Haryana has exercised its powers under Section 14 of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 to grant a temporary exemption to IT/ITES and other knowledge-based industries.
Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025
The Central Government has issued amendments to the Capital Gains Accounts Scheme, 1988 to modernise the scheme, expand its statutory coverage and integrate electronic modes for deposits, withdrawals, documentation and account closure.
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment to Rules) – Introduction of New Annual Return (Form-2C)
The Government of Tamil Nadu has finalised and notified amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948. These amendments introduce a new Annual Return
Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
The Governor of Haryana has promulgated the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, due to the Legislature not being in session.
Strengthening Due Diligence under Section 29A
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) emphasises that eligibility checks under Section 29A of the IBC are critical to maintain integrity of the corporate insolvency
Extension of Time for Submission of Annual Audit Report for FY 2024-25
The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (“K-RERA”) issues this circular under its powers under Sections 25 & 37 of the Act. Promoters of registered real estate projects are required by the third proviso to Section 4(2)(1)(D) to have their accounts audited within six
Launch of Online Module for Permissions under Section 65 (MOOWR & MOOSWR)
CBIC has introduced a new online module on ICEGATE 2.0 to manage all applications for permissions under Section 65 of the Customs Act.
Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under Sections 7, 8 and sub-section (2) of Section 47 of FEMA, has issued further amendments to the Export of Goods & Services Regulations, 2015
