Aadhaar authentication mandatory
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Agriculture Ministry mandates Aadhaar authentication for farmers to access benefits under NMNF Scheme, ensuring transparency and efficient delivery of ₹4,000 per acre incentive.

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Protect Aravalli Range
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Govt issues directions to protect Aravalli Range, imposing a ban on new mining leases and planning sustainable management to ensure ecological balance and stronger environmental governance.

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Code on Social Security, 2020 Enforcement Dates
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Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a corrigendum to clarify enforcement dates under the Code on Social Security, 2020. It confirms earlier notifications from May 2023 and November 2025 regarding provisions related to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and repeal of EPF Act clauses. The update ensures transparency and avoids ambiguity in compliance with Sections 15, 16, 143, and 164 of the Code.

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SPREE Compliance
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ESIC issued a circular clarifying the intent of circular on 11-12-2025 and compliance under Social Security Code.

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e-B4 Visa
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DPIIT has launched e-B4 Visa, an online module on NSWS to help Indian companies generate digital sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals.

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Legislative and Plain Language Drafting
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BCI has notified the integration of Drafting of Legislation and Plain Language Drafting into Paper 21 under Schedule II, Part II(B) of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 to enhance legal drafting skills.

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Market Infrastructure Institutions
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SEBI has notified governance provisions for Market Infrastructure Institutions to strengthen oversight.

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ESIC Implementation Circular
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ESIC advised registration under Social Security Code, 2020 mandatory for all establishments but later clarified it was for SPREE awareness; compliance once rules are notified.

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Maharashtra liquor trade associations
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CCI issues a cease and desist order against anti-competitive trade practices against Maharashtra Liquor Associations and holds their office-bearers accountable for violating the rules of Competition Act.

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KYC geo tagging
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SEBI has eased geo-tagging requirements for NRIs during digital re-KYC. NRIs can now complete due diligence without being physically in India. The updated app ensures security with random action prompts, time stamping, GPS verification against proof of address, and prevention of spoofed IP connections.

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SEBI as authorised agency
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Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.

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Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions
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RBI has issued Amendments to LEF and ITE Frameworks through the Commercial Banks — Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions, 2025, clarifying prudential treatment and strengthening risk practices.

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NHAI InvIT gets SEBI approval
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SEBI grants in-principle approval to register Highways Infra Investment Trust as InvIT, unlocking highway assets, boosting monetisation, and expanding investor opportunities nationwide.

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Gold Metal Loan Scheme
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RBI issues amendments to Gold Metal Loan Scheme to streamline regulations, expand scope, and boost ease of doing business.

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Repeal Guidelines on Credit Supply for Large Borrowers
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The Reserve Bank of India has repealed the guidelines on enhancing credit supply for large borrowers and issued six amendment directions to strengthen prudential norms, improve bank balance sheets, and enhance regulatory oversight.

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RBI guidelines for co-operative banks
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 3 Repeal Directions and one Amendment Direction to harmonize and consolidate business authorization norms for co-operative banks. The move aims to enhance operational autonomy, expand credit outreach, and promote technology-driven solutions while ensuring strong regulatory safeguards.

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repo rate cut
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RBI announced the slashing of Repo Rate from 5.50% to 5.25%.

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RBI Credit Information Reporting Amendments 2025
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On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 10 Amendment Directions to strengthen the credit information reporting process. The move aims to ensure more frequent, accurate, and timely submission of credit data by Credit Institutions to Credit Information Companies, thereby improving the quality and recency of reports used in credit underwriting and monitoring.

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