Angel Funds: SEBI ushers in a new era
SEBI in its recent amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations) revamped the Angel Fund framework.
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Policy for Data Sharing: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a first-of-its-kind “Policy for Data Sharing from National Transport Repository” dated August 18, 2025 (Policy).
A much-awaited move – DoT issues draft rules for Authorisation for Captive Telecommunication Services
On 10 September 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the draft Telecommunications (Authorisation for Captive Telecommunication Services) Rules 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Telecommunications Act 2023 (Telecom Act), for public consultation. The consultation is open till 9 October 2025.
New Draft Rules for Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services – Old Wine in New Bottle?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the Draft Telecommunication (Authorisation for Provision of Miscellaneous Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 for public consultation till 8 October 2025.
Co-investment framework under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 – a long-awaited development
SEBI in its recent amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations) introduced the co-investment scheme framework
DoT issues Draft Authorisation Rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 – A new paradigm for Telecom Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released for public consultation the draft rules for the proposed authorization framework for ‘main telecommunication services’ (Draft Rules) to be framed under the Telecommunications Act in 2023 (Telecom Act).
Exemption to smaller establishments; relaxations in Working Hours: Punjab brings key amendments to Shops and Establishments Law
By way of a notification published in the Official Gazette on 29 August 2025, the Punjab Government has amended certain provisions of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (Punjab S&E Act).
A new chapter in Corporate Restructuring: Ambit of Fast-Track Mergers widened
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified significant amendments to the Companies Merger Rules, which are effective from 8 September 2025 (Amendment).
Department of Telecommunications issues instructions on inclusive KYC for persons with disabilities
On 31 July 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued instructions to telecom licensees regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process for the provision of telecom services to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) (Instructions).
Insurance 2.0 | Draft Amendments to Foreign Investment Rules
On 29 August 2025, the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance released for public consultation the draft Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025 (Draft Rules) to amend the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2015 (2015 Rules).