BUSINESS LAW DIGEST
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
New insurance law allows 100% FDI, improves sector practices
This is expected to improve capital augmentation, adoption of technology, bring global best practices to insurance in India
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
Four new codes streamline and modernise outdated labour laws
Four new labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025, streamlining and modernising India’s outdated labour laws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
RBI aims to simplify rules on external commercial borrowing
RBI proposes easing external borrowing rules under FEMA 1999
MeitY invites comments over India’s draft rules on deepfakes
MeitY seeks stakeholder feedback on draft IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, AI-generated content, and synthetic media misuse
SEBI probe clears Adani group of Hindenburg allegations
SEBI’s final report found no violations or market manipulation by Adani Group, rejecting Hindenburg’s allegations
BCI issues new press release on law firm tie-ups
The Bar Council of India (BCI) withdrew its 5 August press release naming Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw and issued a new one addressing law firm collaborations.
Bengaluru ED attaches INR4.2bn in properties over Ozone fraud
ED attaches INR4.2 billion worth of assets linked to Ozone Urbana Infra Developers in a money laundering probe
SEBI introduces co-investment scheme under AIFs framework
SEBI introduces new co-investment rules for alternative investment funds
