The Ministry of Finance introduces new accessibility standards for pension schemes, focusing on physical and online infrastructure for persons with disabilities.
DGFT updates export policy; De-oiled rice bran export prohibited until January 31, 2025. Notification No. 23/2024-25 issued on August 16, 2024.
New Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules 2024 by Ministry of Mines outline auction and leasing process for offshore minerals. Effective from August 14, 2024.
NPCI introduces UPI Circle, allowing primary users to delegate payment tasks to trusted secondary users with new security and limit guidelines.
Draft rules propose amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016, including updated inspection and certification fees.
15 securities firms authorized to perform Aadhaar authentication under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act after meeting privacy and security standards.
IBBI amends Inspection and Investigation Regulations, extending the response period to show-cause notices to 60 days from the due date, effective August 2024.
IBBI updates Information Utilities Regulations with new timelines and verification procedures starting October 2024, improving default record management.
UIDAI’s specified income receives tax exemption for AY 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 under Income-tax Act, 1961, as per the latest CBDT notification.
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme receives tax exemption for specified income under Income-tax Act for AY 2021-2022 to 2025-2026.
