India Launches Report On Adolescent Well-being
The Indian government has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India.” The report highlights the country’s progress in adolescent health and well-being while emphasizing the need for continued investment in this critical age group.
Food Processing Sector in India Witnesses Significant Growth
The food processing industry has emerged as a key driver of India’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and exports. The government has approved projects worth crores of rupees under PMKSY for developing food processing infrastructure, including mega food parks, cold chains, and agro-processing clusters.
India Takes Strong Steps Against Single-Use Plastics
The Indian government has made significant strides in its fight against single-use plastic pollution. The Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021 implemented from July 1, 2022, have led to a ban on several high-littering plastic items, including plastic carry bags below a certain thickness. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) has issued a press release dated July 25, 2024, on current status of this ban.
India Disputes Global Air Quality Report, Highlights Domestic Efforts
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has raised concerns over the methodology used in the World Air Quality Report 2023, which ranked Indian cities among the most polluted globally. The ministry emphasized that the report relied heavily on data from low-cost sensors, which are not officially recognized for regulatory purposes by many countries.
Extended timeline for submission of comments/feedback on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024
The comments may now be submitted until 05.08.2024. The comments may be submitted by email to js-ca@nic.in.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024
Certificate of registration as a Category I Alternative Investment Fund –Venture Capital Fund (Migrated Venture Capital Fund)shall be granted by the Board to eligible AIFs.
SEBI analysis of Intraday trading by Individuals in Equity Cash Segment
The objective of this study is to analyze trading by individuals in intraday cash segment during the study period -FY19, FY22 and FY23.
Extension of timeline for submission of public comments on the consultation paper titled “Recommendations of the Expert Committee for facilitating ease of doing business and harmonization of the provisions of ICDR and LODR Regulations”
It has been decided to extend the timeline for submission of comments to July 29, 2024.
Consultation on Draft Amendment to Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs)
It is proposed that CRAs shall frame a policy in respect of upgrade of default rating to investment grade rating and place it on its website.
