Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in October 2025 Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Establishment of RDs under Companies Act 2013 – MCA Notification No. 4852(E) dated 23.10.2025 On October 23, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued S.O. 4852(E) designating certain Regional Directors under section 396 of the Companies Act. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Establishment of ROCs under Companies Act […]
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance inter-regulatory cooperation. The MoU aims to facilitate mutual assistance, share information on market trends and best practices, and collaborate on technology use and regulatory oversight. It also enables timely exchange of information on financial services events […]
KKR & Co and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) have divested units worth $280 million (around INR 2,483 crores) in the NSE-listed Vertis Infrastructure Trust (formerly Highways Infrastructure Trust). Prior to the transaction, KKR held a 71.66% stake and OTPP 24.99%, with KKR selling units worth $226.3 million (around INR 2,007 crores) and OTPP $51.9 million (around INR 460 […]
Macquarie Asset Management has raised $405 million (around INR 3,570 crores) for its fleet electrification platform, Vertelo, to accelerate investments in India’s growing EV market. Backed by global investors including the Green Climate Fund, Allianz Global Investors, and Australian Ethical Investment, Vertelo aims to deploy $1.5 billion (around INR 13,223 crores) over the next decade towards charging infrastructure, vehicle leasing, […]
India, one of the world’s largest commodity importers, is highly exposed to global price volatility and lacks strategic leverage in international commodity markets. Much of India’s commodity trade is currently routed through offshore hubs (like Singapore, Dubai), leading to economic loss and reduced global influence. GIFT IFSC was created to “onshore the offshore” and serve as India’s global financial hub. […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 On August 26, the MCA introduced this amendment to the 2014 Rules. It replaces the current Form RD-1 with a revised version. The change will take effect on September 15, 2025. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 Announced on August 28, this amendment requires […]
In this edition we have tried to bring you notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of June, 2025 issued by MCA, SEBI, RBI and Other laws. MCA MCA has launched the final set of 38 Company Forms including 13 Annual filing forms on 14th July 2025 at 12:00 AM With the said changes, the MCA has combined […]
In this edition we have tried to bring you notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of May, 2025 issued by SEBI, RBI, MCA and IBBI and Other laws. SEBI Revised FAQ of SEBI on digital Know Your Customer (KYC) process With the said revised FAQs, SEBI has taken a commendable step in this direction by reinforcing its […]
In this edition we have tried to bring you notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of April, 2025 issued by MCA, SEBI, RBI and etc. MCA Proposed Amendment in Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 Budget announcement (2025-2026), Para 101, inter alia, states that the scope for fast track mergers will also be widened and the […]
In this edition we have tried to bring to your notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of March, 2025 issued by MCA, SEBI and RBI. SEBI Faster Rights Issue with a flexibility of allotment to specific investor SEBI vide its circular dated March 11, 2025, introduced changes to streamline the Rights Issue process, aimed at improving efficiency […]