The Bill proposes increasing the statutory rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days annually. It aims to strengthen livelihood security while aligning rural development with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
ICAI’s Code of Ethics amendments now allow advertising, website promotion, and enhanced visibility, enabling domestic CA firms to compete confidently on a global scale.
The 2025 amendment to the Central Excise Act standardizes excise duties on all tobacco products, cigars, and nicotine products, ensuring uniform rates and simplified compliance.
RBI amends fortnight definition and reporting for CRR and SLR, requiring electronic submission of Form A and Form VIII, effective December 15, 2025.
It’s a fact that Tier-3 towns have lower insurance coverage than big cities. People in towns are not usually financially aware and are not exposed to formal insurance products. Physical distribution here is also poor: the company has fewer branches and trained agents to assist in buying and claims.
The Commissionerate seeks experienced audit firms to undertake statutory Special Audits covering turnover, ITC, tax payments and potential evasion. The framework outlines duties, conflict-of-interest safeguards, reporting requirements and fee slabs based on turnover.
SEBI seeks to align Trading Member limits with client-level FutEq metrics for index options, introducing slab-based absolute limits to prevent market concentration. Public feedback is invited by December 26, 2025.
New Legal Metrology amendments require all pan masala packs, including small 10-gram packs, to show Retail Sale Price, ensuring transparency and consumer protection.
RBI permits movement of Indian currency to/from Nepal and Bhutan with revised limits, effective under the 2025 amendment to FEMA regulations.
A company and its officer were penalized under Section 138 for failing to appoint an internal auditor for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24, with corrective measures and penalties mandated.
