GSTN-based sampling frame validated for incorporated services survey, enabling a nationwide, methodologically improved annual survey rollout.
The pilot validated a GSTN-based sampling frame and tested operational processes using an enterprise approach and CAPI; Phase II data were collected under the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. Findings show GSTN suitability, general cooperativeness of enterprises, clarity of questionnaire and instruction, and operational challenges in obtaining state-level data from headquarters-maintained centralized records. Results are treated as operational learnings only and not as design-based representative estimates, informing sampling design, questionnaire refinement and procedures for a full-scale annual survey.

Digital land records enhance transparency and secure access to ownership and cadastral data across state portals, aiding transactions.
State digital land-record portals provide public access to ownership and cadastral data and operationalize certified-copy issuance, grievance redressal, e-mutation and online payments to streamline property verification. Meebhoomi integrates Aadhaar and offers official mobile access; AnyROR emphasizes 7/12 and 8A records but involves third-party apps raising privacy concerns; MP Bhulekh supplies scanned historical records and Bhu Naksha mapping with authenticated access; UP Bhulekh offers searchable Khatauni/Khasra records and geospatial integrations.

Corporate governance recognition signals ongoing adherence to enhanced governance and ESG standards on the national scorecard.
Recognition as Next Leader on the Indian Corporate Governance Scorecard reflects HDFC Life's assessed compliance with governance standards under the scorecard framework prepared by IFC, BSE and IiAS and anchored in the G20/OECD Principles. The designation follows the annual assessment of BSE 100 companies by IiAS and is presented as evidence of the company's emphasis on transparency, accountability and ESG commitments, noting this is the fourth consecutive year HDFC Life has been featured on the list.

Initial public offering planned by Saatvik Green Energy, with DRHP filed and investors directed to prospectus risk disclosures.
Saatvik Green Energy Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus indicating a proposed Initial Public Offering, subject to approvals and market conditions; the company highlights an operational PV module capacity of about 3.8 GW, integrated manufacturing and EPC/O&M capabilities, technology offerings including Mono PERC and N-TopCon modules, recent commercial production of G12R TopCon, planned manufacturing expansions, and directs investors to the prospectus' risk disclosures and specified websites for the DRHP.

Detention under Goondas Act expanded to cover economic offences and bio medical waste dumping as an enforcement measure.
Amendment to the Goondas Act would extend preventive detention to specified economic offences and improper disposal or dumping of bio medical waste, allowing detention up to one year and making consequential revisions linked to recent central criminal law changes. The Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Bill defines coercive recovery practices-including intimidation, violence, interference with property and use of agents-as offences, prescribes custodial and monetary penalties, treats coercive conduct immediately prior to a borrower's suicide as abetment, and establishes registration, transparency and dispute resolution requirements for lending entities.

Smart home market growth drives an industry expo focused on adoption, cybersecurity, affordability and AI enabled home solutions.
The document describes an industry exposition presenting 400+ brands of smart home technologies-covering home automation, security, audio visual systems, smart lighting and consumer electronics-and framing the event as a platform to address market drivers, adoption barriers such as affordability and cybersecurity, and technological trends including AI driven controls, IoT interoperability, energy efficiency, and biometric access solutions.

Financial statement review: ICAI to examine auditors' reports and accounting compliance for crisis-hit companies.
ICAI's Financial Reporting Review Board will review the financial statements and the statutory auditor's report of Gensol Engineering Ltd and BluSmart Mobility Pvt Ltd for 2023-24 to assess compliance with Accounting Standards, Standards on Auditing, and Schedule II and III of the Companies Act, 2013; adherence to guidance notes and RBI directions will also be examined, and serious irregularities will be referred to ICAI's Director Discipline and relevant regulators.

Asset attachment used to restrain proceeds from alleged recruitment-related money laundering, alongside administrative review of terminated staff.
Enforcement Directorate issued attachment orders over immovable and movable assets held by companies and LLPs linked to alleged intermediaries in three recruitment-related money laundering investigations, applying provisional seizure as a restraint on proceeds allegedly derived from corrupt recruitment schemes, concurrent with arrests of alleged facilitators now in judicial custody and administrative measures addressing terminated staff.

Corporate governance enforcement: securities order on misleading disclosures prompts corporate probe under statutory powers.
The securities regulator issued an interim order finding misleading disclosures, account discrepancies and alleged share-price manipulation and barred the company's promoters; the corporate regulator will examine that order under the Companies Act, 2013 to determine whether to exercise inspection powers or order a specialized fraud investigation for significant financial misconduct.

Abuse of dominant position addressed as Google agrees to end mandatory bundling of Play Store on Android smart TVs.
The regulator accepted a settlement in which Google will modify vendor contracts via the "New India Agreement" to provide a standalone licence for the Play Store and Play Services on Android smart TVs, waive the need for a valid ACC for devices shipped into India without Google apps, and remove mandatory bundling and default placement obligations that the DG had found raised Section 4 abuse-of-dominance concerns arising from tied pre-installation requirements and restrictions on Android forks.

Regulatory enforcement: Ministry to act after review of market regulator's order barring promoters for alleged fund siphoning.
Sebi barred the promoters of a listed company for alleged diversion of loan funds and other violations, highlighting corporate governance and financial misconduct concerns. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is reviewing the securities regulator's order under the Companies Act, 2013 and has indicated it will take necessary regulatory enforcement action in accordance with applicable company-law provisions.

Misleading disclosures by a listed EV company prompt market regulator to bar promoters from securities market access.
Sebi's interim inquiry found prima facie misleading disclosures by the listed EV group: no manufacturing activity at the leased Pune plant, pre-order claims supported only by non-binding MoUs without price or delivery terms, and unsubstantiated strategic transaction valuations. The probe also uncovered apparent mis-utilization and diversion of funds raised for EV purchases, with shortfalls in procured vehicles and routing of monies to promoter-linked entities and personal expenditures. Interim measures included barring the promoters from market access and from holding directorships or key management positions, and putting a proposed stock split on hold.

Regulatory probe into alleged fund diversion halts cab operations, triggers refunds and market bans against promoters
Regulatory enforcement alleges diversion of loan proceeds at a listed company that secured financing to procure electric vehicles for leasing to a related cab operator; fewer vehicles were delivered than funded, leaving funds unaccounted for. The regulator barred the company and its promoters from securities markets and directorships, ordered a forensic probe, and stayed a stock split. The linked cab service suspended operations and notified customers of a conditional refund window pending resolution.

Enforcement Directorate disbandment urged amid National Herald charges; other agencies adequate to investigate economic offences, leader says
The Enforcement Directorate should be disbanded because existing agencies like the Income Tax Department can investigate economic offences; this proposal is presented as a policy critique connected to the ED's historical creation and current National Herald proceedings against senior political figures.

Money laundering probe targets National Herald-linked entities after ED attachment; Congress alleges political motive and procedural misuse.
The ED filed a charge sheet in the money laundering probe connected to National Herald after a 2023 provisional attachment order was tribunal confirmed; Congress contends debts of Associated Journals Ltd were converted into equity in Young Indian, a declared not for profit, that AJL retains assets and income, and disputes claims of large property holdings by AJL while alleging the filing is politically motivated.

Merger control clearance for acquisition of shareholding in Akasa Air by private equity investors announced.
Approval was granted for the Proposed Combination whereby PI Opportunities Fund I Scheme II, certain PI executives, Claypond Capital Partners, and 360 ONE Private Equity Fund, through their schemes and investment manager, will acquire certain shareholding in SNV Aviation Private Limited (Akasa Air). The acquiring parties are identified as SEBI registered or affiliated investment vehicles focused on long term equity and sector investments; Akasa Air operates scheduled domestic and international passenger services, air cargo transport, and related in flight services.

Proposed combination involving investment funds and healthcare entities approved, effecting share transfers, equity issuance and governance rights.
The proposed combination among Waverly, TPG-affiliated funds (Growth V and Growth III), AHH Singapore, Rhea, AHH LLP and AINU is approved, and contemplates Waverly subscribing for ordinary and Class F redeemable preference shares in AHH Singapore; allocation of rights to Growth V in AHH Singapore, Rhea and AHH LLP; allocation of rights to Growth III in AHH Singapore limited to AINU matters; Rhea acquiring AHH Singapore's entire shareholding in AINU; and Rhea issuing equity to AHH Singapore as consideration for that transfer.

Forgery of property documents prompts arrest of senior advocate amidst alleged fraudulent sale and investigation.
Senior advocate arrested on allegations of forging documents to enable sale of Aparna Ashram land to companies facing insolvency, with police alleging receipt of a substantial payment tied to the transaction while the advocate contends the payment was legal fees; anticipatory bail was denied in district court and relief was not obtained in the High Court, after which the Economic Offences Wing arrested the advocate and he was remanded to judicial custody pending ongoing fraud investigation.

Economic offences treated as a class apart; anticipatory bail denied where accused evade process and ignore mandatory companies law safeguards.
The court held that economic offences are a distinct category requiring strict treatment: accused who evade process or conceal themselves are not entitled to anticipatory bail, especially where cognisance has been taken and mandatory conditions under the Companies Act apply. High courts that granted pre-arrest relief while ignoring those statutory safeguards and the accused's conduct produced perverse orders; courts should seriously employ non-bailable warrants and proclamation proceedings to secure attendance and allow prosecution to proceed.

Bankruptcy order upheld as security argument rejected, confirming petition validity and conditional asset realisations did not discharge debt.
The High Court allowed the banks' appeal, concluding they were entitled to their pleaded position on security, that they did not hold security over the debtor's assets under English law, and that conditional realisations by a foreign enforcement agency did not discharge the debt; accordingly, the bankruptcy order remains in force and the banks' amended petition relinquishing any security if bankruptcy occurred was validated and not contrary to foreign public policy.