BUSINESS LAW DIGEST
Coal ministry amends rules to fast-track Indian mine openings
The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 simplifying approvals for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004
DPIIT seeks comments on India’s design law reforms
The proposed reforms are aligned with the government’s vision of “Design in India, Design for the World”
India’s MoEFCC fast-tracks wastewater treatment plants
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended the regulatory framework for common effluent treatment plants (CETPs)
SEBI proposes changes to rules on stock exchange trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper for public comment on introducing changes to trading at stock exchanges
New green fund rules set India’s polluter-pays principle
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026 establishing a comprehensive framework
RBI seeks views on maximum eligible dividend payout for banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released five sets of proposed directions to change how the maximum eligible dividend payouts for banks are calculated
India’s financial regulator updates AML, CTF and KYC rules
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has amended its 2022 guidelines for AML, CTF and KYC rules
SEBI revises India’s merchant banking rules
SEBI tightens and expands the regulatory framework governing merchant bankers in India
India’s KYC requirement for directors now once every 3 years
MCA simplifies director KYC compliance with a new three-year filing regime
ED attaches Pearls’ properties in INR480bn fraud case
India’s ED has attached Pearls Group assets worth INR34.36bn in a money laundering probe linked to an alleged INR480bn ponzi scheme
India’s new nuclear bill allows entry of private entities
India has enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025
Ministry seeks comment on India’s AI, copyright paper
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has released a working paper proposing
Four new codes streamline and modernise outdated labour laws
Four new labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025, streamlining and modernising India’s outdated labour laws
IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions
DGCA issues notice to IndiGo after major cancellations disrupt travel across India
SEBI reclassifies REITs as equity related instruments
SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity related instruments from 1 January 2026, with existing investments grandfathered and AMCs required to update scheme documents.
India makes U-turn on Sanchar Saathi app mandate in mobiles
India removes mandatory Sanchar Saathi installation, making the handset security app fully voluntary
ED arrests Jaypee ex-chairman over money laundering probe
ED has arrested former Jaypee Infratech chief Manoj Gaur over alleged money laundering and fund diversion affecting homebuyers
MeitY releases India’s Digital Personal Data Protection rules
MeitY has issued the 2025 data protection rules and set phased implementation timelines
SEBI invites comments on changes to mutual funds rules
SEBI seeks public input on simplifying mutual fund regulations to enhance clarity, compliance and operational transparency
India power ministry seeks comments on revised electricity law
India’s new power bill aims to reform tariffs, regulation and clean energy
ED attaches INR30.8bn of Reliance Ambani group assets over India fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached INR30.8 billion in Reliance Anil Ambani Group assets over allegations of loan diversion and fraud
