Pankaj Tyagi

A trademark is a form of IPR i.e. intellectual property right that facilitates exclusive rights to the owner over the name, logo, or design. Thus, trademark registration is vital to building a brand for your firm. This write-up will walk you through the different types of trademark classes as well as the benefits of having […]

Every business journey in India starts with obtaining basic licenses, and a shop act license is one of them.  A Shop and Establishment License is an absolute mandate for establishments like supermarkets, theatres, hotels, retail shops, and so on. Commencing a business without this License could compel the owners to encounter heavy penalties. In this […]

Being an apex government institution, FSSAI plays an imminent role when it comes to food safety and hygiene. Up till now, FSSAI has underpinned innumerable guidelines regarding food safety for increasing the accountability of FBOs toward public health. In recent time FSSAI introduced a brand new scheme, viz Food Safety Mitra for effective implementation of […]

India is a nation that reaps most of its revenue via its agrarian economy. Our country is the 6th largest nation in the food & grocery market and the 5th large in terms of the retail marketplace globally. Food processing is a promising sector that adheres to limitless growth opportunities. In this write-up, we will […]

DGFT of ten brings some amendments to FTP’s policies for improving the compliance requisites and global trade. With that said, this apex government institution has recently come up with yet another important announcement for IEC holders. In this write-up, you will come to know about amendments made by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, i.e. […]

Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, aka APEDA, is a governmental institution founded in 1985 via an act for the development as well as the promotion of export of scheduled products. It facilitates fiscal aid, information, norms towards the development of schedule products. The products that come under APEDA Act are known as […]

Businesses dealing with food products are required to obtain several licenses to ensure seamless day-to-day operation. FSSAI registration is one the most basic licenses that every Food Business operator requires to stay operational in a legal regime. Other important license includes shop & establishment certificate and labor license. Overview on Shop & establishment certificate and […]

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (aka FSSAI) has underpinned safety & hygiene norms that compel food business operators (FBOs) to deliver safe and high-quality food to the end-users. Availing FSSAI registration is an absolute compulsion for all FBOs, including the restaurant owners. In this write-up, we have briefed a process that will help […]

Section 8 company operates under the Indian Companies Act, 2013. The same act has laid down the regulatory guidelines for section 8 firms. It is managed by the MCA i.e. Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GOI, via offices of ROC (Registrar of Companies) resided in every Indian state. The Company Incorporation rules and process differ depending on […]

SFURTI is an acronym of Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries. The scheme was launched by GOI in 2005 under the patronage of the Ministry of MSME 2005. The primary goal of this scheme is to make traditional industries more profitable as well as competitive. The traditional industries that have a massive skilled […]

The contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) towards the nation’s growth is nothing short of monumental. Undeniably, it is one of the most vibrant & dynamic sectors of the Indian economy. But monetary constraint is a major deterrent to this sector and that’s why they often find themselves at financial avenues and NBFCs looking […]

Food Safety Mitra Scheme is a government initiative to support small and medium food businesses. The scheme was introduced by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, aka FSSAI. The scheme aims to help small and medium food businesses by rendering services in terms of compliances, licensing, hygiene ratings, and training. Also, the scheme […]

MSMEs’ are the backbone of India’s fiscal infrastructure. Apart from being a prominent job creator, the contribution of this sector towards the nation’s GDP is beyond monumental. However, in the past few years, the MSME sector has encountered negative growth owing to stubborn government policies and ongoing pandemics. Considering the impact they have on the […]

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) came into effect to promote food safety awareness among Indian citizens. After independence, the food business has thrived rapidly. The increasing of shops, restaurants, and hotels has also escalated illicit activities such as adulteration. In view of this, FSSAI aims to curb such activities through stringent […]