Corporate Compliance Reforms to Boost Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs & Startups
Over the past two years, several key reforms have been implemented to simplify company procedures, accelerate dispute resolution, expand capital-raising avenues, and streamline regulatory filings. These steps align with the vision of boosting entrepreneurship, promoting investments, and strengthening India’s position as a global business hub.
Legal Metrology (General) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has issued the Legal Metrology (General) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2025, bringing changes to technical standards for thermometers under the Legal Metrology framework. These updates refine definitions and measurement requirements to ensure uniformity, accuracy, and reliability in temperature-measuring instruments.
Excel Utilities of ITR-5 and ITR-6 for AY 2025-26 Released
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel Utilities of ITR-5 and ITR-6 for AY 2025-26. These utilities help taxpayers prepare returns offline, validate details, and generate upload files for submission on the e-filing portal.
TCCCPR-2018 – Regulation on Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) / Spam
The Telecommunications Commercial Communications Consumers Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018), issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), govern the control and prevention of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or spam
Partial modification to Direction 85 u/s 12, CAQM in NCR & Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had earlier issued Direction No. 85 dated 02.12.2024 for prevention and mitigation of air pollution from construction and demolition activities in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Release of Advertisement – TNRERA Directions for Compliance
In the interest of homebuyers (allottees) and the real estate sector, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has issued revised directions under Section 37 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to promoters of real estate projects regarding the release of advertisements in print, electronic, social media, and other platforms such as outdoor advertisements.
Telecom-Related Cyber Frauds and Safety Measures
Cybercrime matters are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as per the allocation of business rules
Grant of WHO GMP COPP through ONDLS Portal reg.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services, has reiterated that all applications for WHO-GMP (Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product – COPP) must be submitted exclusively through the ONDLS portal, effective August 15, 2025
DoT Slashes Security Test Evaluation Fees and Simplifies Compliance for Telecom/ICT Sectors
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a significant reduction—up to 95%—in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products under the ComSec scheme. This initiative aims to enhance ease of doing business, lower compliance costs, and especially support domestic manufacturers, including MSMEs.
New online Dual Use System on SUGAM Portal- Regarding
To enhance ease of doing business, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has revised the process for issuing Dual Use No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for drugs imported in bulk for non-medicinal purposes
