Rajasthan Grants Conditional Exemption for Employing Women at Night in Shops and Commercial Establishments
Rajasthan Government has issued a conditional exemption under Section 22 of the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. This enables shops and commercial establishments registered under the Act to employ women during night shifts, subject to compliance with prescribed conditions.
Haryana Notifies Conditions for Employing Women in Night Shifts in Establishments
To enable round-the-clock operations in sectors like IT, ITeS, banking, export-oriented units, logistics, warehousing, and 3-star and above hotels, the Haryana Government has notified a new set of conditions for employing women during night shifts (08:00 PM to 06:00 AM), ensuring their safety, security, and welfare. There has been a slight modification as compared to the earlier Notification released on May 8, 2025.[ Conditions for Employing Women in Night Shifts in Factories – Haryana – Corplico]. The current Notification supersedes all the previous Notifications.
Master Circular for LODR for NCS, Securitized Debt Instruments and / or Commercial Paper
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has consolidated all circulars issued up to June 30, 2025, relating to continuous disclosure and listing obligations of issuers of Non-convertible Securities, Securitized Debt Instruments, and Commercial Papers.
FSSAI Reinforces Stringent Food Safety Norms for E-commerce Platforms across India
In a high-level meeting held on July 8, 2025, at the FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi, the CEO of FSSAI issued strong directives to over 70 representatives from leading e-commerce platforms, emphasising non-negotiable food safety compliance.
The directives are aimed at ensuring stricter hygiene, safety, and transparency across the e-commerce food supply chain.
Fixation of New SIONs under Chemical & Allied Product Group
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified three new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) under the Chemical and Allied Product group (Product Code ‘A’)
Amendment to GST Registration Exemption for Suppliers of Metal Scrap
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, on the recommendation of the GST Council, has amended Notification No. 5/2017-State Tax dated June 22, 2017. The original notification had exempted certain categories of persons from obtaining GST registration under specified conditions.
Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025
In continuation of the earlier draft and after considering all stakeholder inputs, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025. The amendment inserts a new proviso in Schedule I of the Rules under serial number 5A, which pertains to standards for thermal power plants.
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025
MCA through notification No. G.S.R. 452(E) dated July 4, 2025, has amended the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, to revise the format and disclosure requirements of E-form No. CSR-1.
Extension of Jute Packaging Requirement for Commodities till September 30, 2025
The Central Government has amended its earlier Order (S.O. 1830(E), dated April 22, 2025) to extend the compulsory use of jute packaging for commodities
Importer Registration on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging under PWM Rules, 2016
CBIC’s Instruction No. 14/2023 Customs (dated 17 April 2023), issued in consultation with the CPCB, addressed challenges faced by importers whose EPR portal registrations were still in process.
