Asset management companies to invest in mutual funds
SEBI has issued Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. They shall come into force with effect from April 1, 2025. The asset management companies shall invest a percentage of the remuneration of such employees as specified by the Board in units of mutual fund schemes based on the designation or roles of the designated employees in the manner as may be specified by the Board.
WHO Recognizes Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani Globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the inclusion of a dedicated module for traditional medicine conditions in the 2025 update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). This groundbreaking move officially recognizes Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems of medicine within the globally recognized health framework.
Unauthorised transactions in trading account: SEBI proposes new preventive measures
For investors, the primary benefit of these new measures is the creation of a secure trading environment. With the combination of hard-binding SIM devices, biometric authentication, and enhanced verification procedures, the risk of unauthorized transactions and fraudulent activities will be significantly reduced. The security features are designed to ensure that only the rightful account holder can access and execute trades, even if the investor’s mobile device is lost or stolen.
Methodology For Capacity Credit Of Generation Resources & Coincident Peak Requirement of Utilities Under Resource Adequacy Framework
This document highlights the importance of capacity credit for grid stability and energy planning, and serves as a guide for utilities to calculate capacity credit for their resources and determine their coincident peak requirements.
Advice On FGD Technology Selection For Thermal Power Plants
The advisory provides an overview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) regulations on emissions and water consumption, and offers guidance on choosing appropriate FGD technologies.
India Urges Co-location of Energy Storage with Solar Projects to Stabilize Grid
The advisory, addressed to Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and state utilities, highlights the nation’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, emphasizing the critical role of ESS in addressing the intermittency of solar and wind energy.
Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Plants
The guidelines acknowledge the challenges posed by the variability of renewable energy sources and emphasize the crucial role of energy storage systems (ESS) in ensuring grid stability. Pumped storage plants are recognized as a vital component of India’s ESS strategy, complementing battery energy storage systems (BESS).
