Ergo Update
EPF Coverage Expands: What the New INR 25,000 Monthly Wage Ceiling Means for Employers
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory coverage of employees from INR 15,000 per month to INR 25,000 per month for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Additional Compliances for E-Commerce Entities
On 9 September 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The UK Recognises India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme Under CBAM: A Positive Step Forwards
UK has formally recognised India's CCTS as a qualifying carbon pricing mechanism under the UK's CBAM
Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of SARFAESI Remedies for a Secured Creditor who Acquires an NPA from a Non-notified NBFC
The Court passed a common judgment and order in a group of three appeals involving Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL)
Ministry of Labour and Employment Operationalises the Provisions on Payment of Statutory Bonus
On 25 August 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment issued two notifications (Notifications) under the Code on Wages, 2019 (Wage Code)
Nine-Judge Bench Settles Half-Century Debate on the Definition of “Industry” Under Labour Laws
SC in State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 1684 brought to a close a nearly five decade-long interpretive controversy surrounding the definition of “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Greater Flexibility for Debt Issuers: SEBI Proposes Changes to ISIN Limits and Debt-Listing Requirements
On 10 August 2026, the SEBI issued a consultation paper titled “Review of provisions related to ISIN for Debt Securities”