MCA Allows Companies to File Annual Returns Without Extra Fees Till December 31, 2025 Date: October 24, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Corporate Compliance & Governance

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has granted a major relief to companies by allowing them to file their annual returns and financial statements without additional fees until December 31,…

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India Launches Online National Drug Licensing System Date: October 24, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Health & Pharmaceutical Regulation

The Government of India has officially launched the Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS) to modernize and streamline the country’s pharmaceutical regulatory framework. This initiative, developed under the Central Drugs…

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GSTR-9 Annual Return: Due Date, Applicability, Turnover Limit, Format, Eligibility, Rules Date: October 23, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | GST & Taxation Updates

The GSTR-9 annual return remains a crucial compliance requirement under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India. It serves as a comprehensive summary of a taxpayer’s yearly transactions,…

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FSSAI Amends Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations Date: October 23, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Regulation & Compliance

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, marking another step toward…

Continue ReadingFSSAI Amends Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations Date: October 23, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Regulation & Compliance

The Ministry of Law and Justice Must Always Hold a Union Cabinet Rank Date: October 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Governance & Legal Affairs

A recent opinion in legal circles has reignited debate over the constitutional importance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, emphasizing that the ministry must always hold a Union Cabinet…

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FSSAI Directs States to Ensure Removal of ‘ORS’ from Product Labels and Brand Names Date: October 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food & Health Regulation News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all state and union territory food safety departments to remove the term “ORS” (Oral Rehydration Salts) from the labels…

Continue ReadingFSSAI Directs States to Ensure Removal of ‘ORS’ from Product Labels and Brand Names Date: October 17, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food & Health Regulation News

Income Tax Refunds Drop 16% as Filters Tighten; Direct Tax Collections Rise 2.4% Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Finance News

India’s income tax refunds have declined by 16% year-on-year, even as net direct tax collections rose by 2.4%, signaling tighter refund scrutiny by the Income Tax Department (ITD). The move…

Continue ReadingIncome Tax Refunds Drop 16% as Filters Tighten; Direct Tax Collections Rise 2.4% Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Finance News

MedPlus Subsidiary Faces 7-Day Drug License Suspension in Andhra Pradesh Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Pharma & Compliance News

A subsidiary of MedPlus Health Services Ltd, one of India’s largest pharmacy retail chains, has been handed a seven-day suspension of its drug license by the Andhra Pradesh Drugs Control…

Continue ReadingMedPlus Subsidiary Faces 7-Day Drug License Suspension in Andhra Pradesh Date: October 16, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Pharma & Compliance News

MSME Industry Bodies Urge RBI to Extend ECLGS to Tackle US Tariff Impact Date: October 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Business & Trade News

In light of the recent US tariff hikes on select Indian exports, leading MSME industry bodies have appealed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the Emergency Credit…

Continue ReadingMSME Industry Bodies Urge RBI to Extend ECLGS to Tackle US Tariff Impact Date: October 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Business & Trade News

PF/ESI Due Date Relief: ITAT Remands Verification of Employee Contribution Linked to Actual Salary Payment Date: October 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Tax & Compliance News

In a significant development, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has directed a reassessment of cases concerning delays in Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) deposits. The tribunal…

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