Other Briefings
India’s Draft Personal Data Protection Rules Likely to be Released Within a Month
India is expected to release a draft of the rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) within a month for public consultations.
India to Enforce Mandatory BIS Standards for Chemicals and Petrochemicals
India will implement mandatory BIS standards for chemicals and petrochemical products, applicable on both domestic manufacturers and imports.
MCA Steps Up Enforcement Against Non-Compliant Companies in India
The Registrars of Companies (RoCs), part of India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), have ramped up enforcement, issuing 321 orders for alleged Companies Act violations in the June quarter.
White Goods Manufacturing in India: PLI Scheme Reopened from July 15 to October 12, 2024
Both new applicants and existing beneficiaries of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) seeking to invest more by moving to a higher target segment, as well as their group companies applying under a different target segment, will be eligible to apply, provided they meet the eligibility conditions.
Modi Government Reconstitutes Cabinet Committees After 2024 Elections
Following the 2024 general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new government has announced eight cabinet committees, with members appointed from key NDA coalition partners. We list the new cabinet panel members and discuss the significance of the new political appointees.
Andhra Pradesh Reignites Amaravati Capital City Ambition
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued a gazette notification on the Amaravati Government Complex Master Plan, reviving the new capital project nearly a decade after Telangana’s bifurcation. We discuss the stakes involved as Hyderabad will no longer be the joint capital of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from June 2, 2024.
India’s BIS Introduces Two New EV Safety Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) has announced two new quality standards to improve performance and safety of EVs in various categories.
Shops and Establishment Acts in India: An Explainer
The Shops and Establishment Acts in India are state and union territory-specific laws governing labor service conditions in shops and commercial establishments, excluding factories, and require mandatory compliance within their respective jurisdictions.
