Next-Gen GST Overhaul: Staple Foods Tax-Free, Processed Foods at 5% – Big Relief for Consumers and Small Businesses Date: September 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Policy News

The Government of India has unveiled a next-generation GST reform package aimed at easing the financial burden on households and small businesses. In a major relief, staple food items such…

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FSSAI Sets Up Panel to Revamp Regulations on Organic Food Date: September 15, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Safety & Compliance News

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced the formation of a special panel to overhaul existing regulations on organic food. The move comes in response to…

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GST 2.0: Food-Delivery Giants Face New ₹500 Cr Tax Bill, Margin Crunch Date: September 13, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Policy News

India’s food-delivery sector is staring at a fresh tax burden of nearly ₹500 crore annually under the revised Goods and Services Tax (GST 2.0) rules. Leading platforms such as Zomato…

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UP Extends Food Biz Licence Deadline to May 31, Warns of Strict Action Date: September 13, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Food Safety & Regulation News

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an extension of the food business licence renewal deadline to May 31, 2025, granting operators additional time to comply with regulatory requirements. The move…

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ISO Management System Revisions 2025–2030: A Roadmap for Global Standards Date: September 12, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Quality & Compliance News

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined a series of revisions to management system standards that will roll out between 2025 and 2030, marking a significant shift in how…

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India Proposes Faster Drug Approval Process, Cuts License Timeline to 45 Days Date: September 12, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Pharma & Healthcare Policy News

In a major reform aimed at boosting the pharmaceutical sector, the Government of India has proposed to cut the timeline for drug approvals to just 45 days, a significant reduction…

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Industry Should Share Inputs to Build MSME Resilience in Era of Disruption: Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry Date: September 11, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | MSME & Business Policy News

Amid rapidly changing global trade and economic uncertainties, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has urged the industry to play a proactive role in shaping policies to…

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Income Tax Return Deadline Extension 2025 LIVE: Govt Extended ITR Filing Due Date in May, Yet 5.3 Crore Returns Filed So Far Date: September 11, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Taxation & Compliance News

The government’s decision earlier this year to extend the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025–26 has offered taxpayers additional breathing space. Initially, the due date…

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Audit Committees Need to Ensure Independence of Auditors: NFRA Chairperson Date: September 10, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Corporate Governance & Compliance News

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has emphasized that audit committees of listed companies must actively safeguard the independence of auditors to maintain transparency and accountability in financial reporting. Speaking…

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Sirsa Reviews Progress on Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan Date: September 10, 2025 Source: India Advocacy | Environmental Governance & Policy News

With the onset of winter approaching, Delhi BJP President and MP Manjinder Singh Sirsa chaired a crucial review meeting on the Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan. The review…

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