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India Opens Consent Manager Registration Portal under DPDP Phase 2
India's DPDP Phase 2 opens Consent Manager registration to eligible Indian companies, subject to a INR 20 million minimum net worth and submission of 17 mandatory documents covering financial, technical and governance requirements.
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India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
India has expanded the I-CAS Halal certification requirement to 20 additional markets, bringing the total number of covered export destinations to 35 as of 2026. Explore the newly added markets and implementation timelines for exporters.
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CBDT Prescribes New Tax and Reporting Requirements for NPO Mergers in India
The Income Tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules 2026 introduce new conditions for mergers between registered NPOs in India. The framework addresses registration eligibility, outstanding tax liabilities, transfer of assets and statutory obligations, etc.
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Does Your Company’s AI Usage Comply with India’s IT Act and DPDP Act?
India's IT Act 2000 and DPDP Act 2023 establish key obligations for businesses using artificial intelligence (AI). As the second phase of DPDP implementation approaches, companies must address personal data protection, data breaches and AI compliance.
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MCA Extends FY 2025–26 Financial Statement and Annual Return Filing Deadlines Without Additional Fees
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the no-additional-fee corporate filing deadline for FY 2025-26. This, however, does not extend AGM deadlines or remove penalties under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Managing Contract Labour in India Under the OSH Code 2020: Employer and Contractor Obligations
India’s Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 or OSH Code establishes a common framework for contract labour. Learn its applicability thresholds and wage payment responsibilities, along with the compliance obligations of employers and contractors.
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Competition Commission of India Amends Commitment Regulations: Key Changes
On 18 August 2026, the CCI announced amendments to its 2024 Commitment Regulations. The latest updates extend filing deadline to 60 days, introduce a 10-working-day window to correct defective applications, and increase the overall timeline for commitment proceedings.
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More Automation, Tighter Compliance: India’s CGST Amendment Rules 2026 Explained
India’s CGST Amendment Rules 2026 introduce three-phased changes to GST registration, e-commerce warehouse registration, ITC restrictions, and refund processing. Know about the key amendments, effective dates, and compliance actions.