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From wider EPFO coverage and stronger consumer safeguards to tax changes and new financial regulations, explore the key legal and policy developments shaping compliance in September 2026.
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Government has retained the interest rate on deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds at 7.1% for the October-December 2026 quarter.
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RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and changed its monetary policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening” amid rising inflationary pressures and global uncertainties.
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Tamil Nadu has extended the exemption allowing shops and establishments to remain open throughout the year for a further period of three years, subject to employee welfare, working-hour and safety safeguards.
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Government has amended the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026, to include certain EPF members within the pension scheme where their wages fall within the newly notified wage ceiling.
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RBI has revised the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, shortening the timelines for export proceeds realisation and granting Authorised Dealers powers to handle certain legacy export-import and merchanting trade transactions.
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Supreme Court has announced the AOR Examination 2026 for eligible re-appearing candidates, with examinations scheduled at New Delhi on 19, 20, 22 and 23 December 2026 and applications open from 1 to 15 October 2026 on payment of a ₹750 examination fee.
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Government has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils, including sunflower, soybean and palm oil, to moderate domestic prices, provide relief to consumers and contain inflationary pressures.
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FSSAI has released draft regulations proposing to prohibit the use of the term “paneer” for products made from constituents not derived from milk, with the objective of preventing consumers from being misled about the nature and composition of such products.
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CDSCO has issued an advisory cautioning against the indiscriminate use of NSAIDs and antibiotics, reiterating prescription-only sale requirements and urging rational use to prevent chronic kidney disease, adverse drug reactions and antimicrobial resistance.
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Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revise passport fee provisions and provide that passports issued to children below 15 remain valid for five years or until age 18.
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Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026 laying down revised eligibility criteria, application procedures and evaluation parameters for designation as Senior Advocate.
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Health Ministry has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance at licensed premises dispensing prescription medicines and requiring recordings to be retained for a minimum period of three months.
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Labour Ministry has notified a revised wage ceiling of ₹25,000 per month under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
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CBDT has notified the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026, extending registration deadlines for valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners until 31 March 2027, revising application forms and omitting certain tax recovery provisions.
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BIS has amended the Hallmarking Regulations, 2018, revising hallmarking fees payable by jewellers and Assaying and Hallmarking Centres for gold and silver articles.
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The Chief Justice of India has reconstituted the Supreme Court Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) with effect from 13 September 2026 for the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment.
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Government has expanded the EPFO net by raising the wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, bringing over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory social security coverage.
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NPCI has released FAQs clarifying that a 0.4% MDR will apply to specified UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026, while keeping UPI payments for consumers, P2P transfers, and most small value merchant transactions free.
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Health Ministry has broadened warning-label requirements for all fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride to protect children below four years of age.
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