Ilma Siddiqua

The Government of India has brought in new rules on the use of radar equipment for measuring the speed of vehicles. On July 1, 2025, Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2025, would come into effect to increase the accuracy and fairness of the enforcement of speed on roads. This law would mean that the usage of radar speed-measuring instruments is legal, precise, and tamper-free, thus resulting in safer roads and fairer traffic enforcement. The new rules comprise the amendments in Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, which outline the conditions for the use of radar apparatus and […]

A recommendation has been made by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in the Pre-Budget Memorandum for 2025. Starting February 1st, 2025, a new system of taxation is being introduced for married couples in India. It will allow married couples to file their taxes together as the country faces rising living costs. This […]

Businesses always seek ways to effectively raise capital for growth, innovation, and operational sustainability. Two strategic mechanisms among the different funding options provided under the Companies Act, 2013, are Private Placement and Preferential Allotment. Both represent customized approaches, enabling companies to avoid traditional public offerings and address specific groups of investors. While these mechanisms have […]

EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility, which is a certificate for companies that produce or import orthodontic rubber bands and shows that the company is committed to managing the environmental impact of its products. Orthodontic rubber bands are small in size but have bigger impacts on the environment once used by consumers and disposed of.  […]

The cost Inflation Index is one of the important concepts in Indian taxation, particularly in computing long-term capital gains. It inflates the original cost of the assets to account for the inflationary effect, thereby reducing the taxable profit on their sale. This blog delves into the meaning, application, and importance of the Cost Inflation Index, […]

The 55th GST Council meeting chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman was held on 21st December, 2024 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Being an important and responsible body in shaping India’s tax structure, the GST Council, through its 55th meeting, has put forward several recommendations likely to affect businesses, consumers, and the overall economy in India.   The Council […]

In order to be competitive in today’s business environment, it is important to build and protect your brand identity. In the simplest of terms, a trademark is a name, logo, tagline or any other distinctive sign that identifies the goods and services of a particular business, sets it apart from others in the marketplace and […]

The Indian government, to strengthen the Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration process and prevent fraudulent activities, has introduced a new system for identity verification in four states: Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura. The change was started on 7th December 2024 and includes biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification to ensure the legitimacy of GST […]

With the world looking to shift toward sustainable solutions to climate change, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is an oasis of hope. For a country like India, struggling with ever-rising pollution levels and the burgeoning need for transportation, EV startups have taken the lead in this green revolution. Coupled with government incentives, growing environmental consciousness, […]

Filing SPICe+ forms is an important step in company registration in India. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced this integrated web form to simplify and streamline the incorporation process. However, despite its efficiency, applicants continue to face rejections and delays due to errors. This article highlights the common mistakes and provides actionable solutions to […]

With more than 3.5 million tonnes generated yearly, India is currently the world’s greatest producer of plastic garbage. The nation is seeing an alarming increase in pollution due to its fast urbanisation, rising consumerism, and pervasive use of single-use plastics. Plastics are convenient, but when disposed of improperly, they damage ecosystems, block rivers, pollute the […]

The India Green Ammonia market is in the limelight, and the country embraces the idea of sustainability and renewable energy. In fact, with increasing global awareness and environmental challenges, the shift towards green technologies has become more of a necessity than an option. India is among the major contributors to the worldwide production of ammonia, […]

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) on December 3, 2024, issued an important advisory aimed at enhancing food safety and quality in the rapidly growing e-commerce food sector. The step underscores FSSAI’s commitment to ensuring the safety, authenticity, and trustworthiness of food products available online. The advisory was a result of the recognition […]

The recent 29th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate conference talks which is one of the world’s most important climate summits was concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024. This conference resulted in a significant breakthrough in global climate efforts, especially regarding carbon trading. Negotiators after days of discussion […]