Author: CS Isha Deshwal

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RBI Master Direction on Electronic Trading Platforms, 2025: A Regulatory Leap Towards Transparent Digital Trading

On June 16, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Master Direction – Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP), 2025, replacing the earlier regulatory framework introduced in 2018. As India’s financial markets continue to evolve with increasing digitization and the adoption of advanced trading technologies, this revised Direction aims to provide a more robust regulatory […]

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India’s 2025 Water Pollution Guidelines: Strengthening Industrial Compliance

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Control of Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025. This new regulation, effective from January 30, 2025, aims to strengthen the management and enforcement of water pollution controls in industrial operations. By introducing streamlined consent processes, stricter location criteria for […]

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SEBI Launches Bond Central: A New Era of Transparency in India’s Bond Market

On February 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the transparency and accessibility of the Indian corporate bond market with the launch of Bond Central, a centralized database portal. This platform is designed to offer investors easy access to critical, real-time information on corporate bonds, […]

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SEBI Abolishes 1% Security Deposit Requirement for Public Issues

In a significant regulatory update, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the abolition of the 1% security deposit requirement for issuer companies launching public issues of equity shares on November 21, 2024, this decision is part of SEBI’s continued efforts to streamline market processes, reduce unnecessary compliance burdens, and enhance the […]

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SEBI’s Liquidity Window Facility: A Step Towards Making Corporate Bond Market More Accessible

On October 16, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a significant new initiative aimed at enhancing liquidity for investors in debt securities and this is effective from November 1, 2024. SEBI implemented a facility known as the “Liquidity Window.” This new framework will enable investors to sell their listed bonds or […]

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SEBI’s New Compliance Guidelines for AIFs: Ensuring Transparency and Legal Adherence

On October 8, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced new compliance guidelines for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). These updated rules are designed to improve transparency, prevent any misuse of regulations, and ensure that AIFs and their investors strictly adhere to the established legal requirements. The new regulations are effective immediately and […]

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Compliance Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs): Ensuring Financial Stability and Governance

Core Investment Companies (CICs) are vital to the financial ecosystem, managing long-term investments such as shares and debentures in other companies. To ensure their efficient and transparent operation, and to align with regulatory standards, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a set of compliance requirements for these companies. Meaning of Core Investment Companies […]

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The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement (Amendment) Act, 2023: A Comprehensive Overview

The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2023, enacted with the aim of enhancing public safety in Assam, brings forth a robust legal framework designed to address security concerns while balancing the rights of citizens. Following its publication in the Assam Gazette on November 16, 2023, the Amendment Act came into effect. This Amendment Act […]

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Key Features and Implications for Data Privacy in India

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) of India has successfully navigated its final stages after several years of extensive debates, postponements, and negotiations. The act was passed by the Indian Parliament on August 11, 2023 and received presidential assent on the same day. However, the exact date of its coming into force has not […]

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Key Updates on Mergers and Acquisitions: Provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced four important notifications effective from September 10, 2024. These updates pertain to notifying CCI for mergers and acquisitions under the Competition Act. Here’s a brief overview of these notifications entail: Provisions Notified Under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023: The notifications put into effect specific provisions from the […]

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