ESIC hospitals directed to implement guidelines by Ministry of AYUSH regarding management of Covid-19
The AYUSH drugs available in ESIC rate contracts shall be provided to all needy IPs and their family members. The Ayurveda and Unani Practitioners shall follow the latest guidelines issued by Ministry of Ayush on 26.04.2021.
Revised import policy for integrated circuits
The notification has revised the import policy for integrated circuits from “free” to “Free subject to compulsory registration under Chip Imports Monitoring System”. The facility of online Registration for CHIMS will be available with effect from 01.08.2021.
Himachal Pradesh grants relaxation in working hour requirements for Factories
Factories are exempted from complying with the provisions of Section 51 (weekly hours), Section 54 (Daily hours), Section 55 (Intervals of rest) and Section 56 (spreadover) of factories act, subject to conditions.
IFSCA notifies guidelines on issuance of Certificate of Deposits.
The Banking units may issue CDs to persons resident in India and persons resident outside India as defined in the Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999.Qualified Individual (‘QI’) or Qualified Resident Individual (‘QRI’)shall not be applicable for investment in CDs.
SEBI issues circular on “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting by listed entities”
The BRSR shall be applicable to the top 1000 listed entities (by market capitalization) and in order to give time to companies to adapt to the new requirements, the reporting of BRSR shall be voluntary for FY 2021 –22 and mandatory from FY 2022 –23.
DGFT has introduced a new online module for filing of electronic, paperless applications for export authorizations.
The applicant seeking export authorization for restricted items may apply online by navigating to the DGFT website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) -> Services -> Export Management Systems -> License for Restricted Exports.
DGFT extends the validity of Registration cum Membership Certificate till 30th September 2021.
The Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) issues RCMCs to its member, however due to COVID-19 pandemic, exporters may find it difficult to get re-validations of their RCMCs from their respective councils.
