India Emphasizes Circular Economy at Waste Recycling Conclave
The Minister projected a $2 trillion market value for India’s circular economy by 2050, with the potential to create 10 million jobs. He encouraged startups and recycled product developers to seize this opportunity.
Digital Brand Identity Manual
The DBIM defines key elements of a consistent digital identity, including visual identities such as logos, color palettes, typography, and imagery, as well as verbal identities like brand voice, messaging frameworks, and taglines. These guidelines aim to enhance citizen engagement and improve the overall user experience in service delivery.
New conditions for Network Authorizations: TRAI framework
Based on the comments received from stakeholders in the consultation process and on its own analysis, TRAI has finalized Recommendations on the Terms and Conditions of Network Authorisation to be Granted Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These recommendations are aimed at fostering growth and enhancing ease of doing business in the telecom sector. Through these recommendations, the Authority has recommended a network authorisation framework, apart from detailed terms and conditions for various network authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
New name for Ombudsman Scheme
It is hereby brought to the notice of all concerned that the Reserve Bank of India has now replaced the word ‘लोकपाल’ with the word ‘ओम्बड्समैन’ in the Hindi version of ‘Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021’.
Updated Wind & Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Guidelines Boost Grid Integration
These guidelines aim to streamline the procurement process and enhance the integration of wind energy and wind-solar hybrid energy into the national grid. Procurers can now specify substations in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) or Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) where developers must connect their projects.
Draft In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting
The Indian government has released a draft adverse event reporting form for In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVD-MDs) for public comments by March 5, 2025.
West Bengal Bans Harmful Pesticides in Tea Production
The Governor of West Bengal has issued directives to enforce the central government’s Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023, effectively banning the use of certain harmful pesticides and insecticides in tea production within the state.
Fair treatment of customers: RBI directions to NBFCs
Highlighting the collaborative efforts required between the Reserve Bank and the NBFCs, the Governor stressed upon balancing growth aspirations with sound practices for ensuring inclusive development, customer protection and financial stability. He also underscored the significance of ensuring fair treatment to customers and putting in place a prompt grievance redress mechanism. Urging the NBFCs to further their contribution towards financial inclusion, the Governor requested them to become part of Unified Lending Interface (ULI) being put in place by the Reserve Bank.
Approval of a related party transactions: new process for audit committee and shareholders
SEBI has issued Industry Standards on “Minimum information to be provided for review of the audit committee and shareholders for approval of a related party transaction. The listed entity shall provide the audit committee with the information as specified in the Industry Standards on Minimum information to be provided for review of the audit committee and shareholders for approval of a related party transaction while placing any proposal for review and approval of an RPT.
SEBI Terms and Conditions for Research Analysts
The primary objective of the SEBI Circular is to provide a standardized and mandatory framework for research analysts (RAs) in terms of the Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC) that must be disclosed to clients. As per Regulation 24(6) of the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014, RAs are required to disclose the terms and conditions of their research services to clients and obtain their consent. This disclosure is aimed at creating transparency and ensuring that clients are fully aware of the services they are subscribing to.
