IRDAI Minutes of 126th Meeting
The 126th meeting underscored the Authority’s proactive approach to ensuring robust oversight of India’s insurance industry while addressing the growing needs brought about by sectoral expansion. By approving strategic recruitment and delegation of powers, the Authority has taken concrete steps to support sustainable growth, regulatory alignment, and operational efficiency within the sector.
Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024
DCRA shall continue to have a valid ISO certificate for quality management and have adequate number of professionals with experience in telecom, civil and electrical domain to meet the obligations under the regulations.
SEBI mandates stock brokers to provide SMS and email alerts to investors
The draft circular is currently open for public comment, inviting feedback from stakeholders on SEBI’s website until November 18, 2024. SEBI is actively encouraging input from investors, industry experts, and market participants to refine these guidelines and ensure they meet industry standards while maintaining investor protection. Comments can be submitted via SEBI’s online portal, or in case of technical issues, by email to consultationMIRSD@sebi.gov.in, with the subject “Public comments on Draft Circular – SMS and E-mail alert to investors by stock exchanges.”
UGC request to HEIs for Participation in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Programme
Registered institutions are requested to submit their proposals under UGCs Subject Expert Group (SEG)-Curriculum Reforms and Educational Institutions and Social Responsibility through the UBA Proposal Submission Portal (https:/lunnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/) for the UBA Subject Expert Groups (SEGs), open until the 30th October 2024.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The new standards shall commence for small enterprises on 1st July 2025 and for micro enterprises on 1st October 2025 and for other enterprises on 1st April 2025.
CBDT has extended the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2024-25
Considering the request for extension, the due date is extended till 15th November 2024.
Stakeholders meeting on call for proposals under MAHA-EV Mission
Researchers, industry leaders and experts across India working on various aspects of Electric Mobility, came together at the stakeholders meeting organised under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission to discuss collaborative efforts for advancing the country’s e-mobility ecosystem.
Bicycle Retro-Reflective Devices (Quality Control) amendment Order
Import of Bicycles Reflectors by bicycles manufacturers in India for export purpose is exempted.
BIS commences operation of new quality control orders
BIS has commenced operation of Acrylonitrile (Quality Control) Order, 2022, Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Order, 2022 & Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Order, 2022
CBIC directions on Filing of Annual RODTEP Return
he Annual RODTEP Return (ARR) for RoDTEP claims filed in a particular financial year shall be filed on DGFT portal by 31st March of the next financial year i.e. RODTEP claims information for financial Year 2023-24 shall be required to be filed by 31.03.2025. This requirement for filing the annual return to begin with the exporters (IECs) whose total RoDTEP claim exceeds Rs. 1 crore in a financial year across all 8-digit HS Codes.v
