Strategic disinvestment: government to transfer majority stakes and management control in selected public enterprises to private strategic investors.
The Government has granted in-principle approval for privatisation of multiple CPSEs by sale of majority stake and transfer of management control, applying a policy of strategic disinvestment for enterprises outside priority sectors. NITI Aayog is mandated to identify candidates using criteria of national security, sovereign functions at arm's length, and market imperfections or public purpose; the policy aims to enable private strategic investors to bring capital, technology and management efficiencies where competitive markets can better realise economic potential.

Fake currency enforcement strengthened via intelligence coordination, NIA investigation cell, international MoU and enhanced border surveillance.
National data show a declining trend in Fake Indian Currency Notes seizures. The Government has implemented coordinated measures to prevent smuggling and circulation of counterfeit notes, including formation of a FICN Coordination Group for intelligence sharing, establishment of a Terror Funding and Fake Currency Cell in the NIA to investigate terror-funding links, an international Memorandum of Understanding to counter transnational smuggling, and strengthened border security through surveillance technology, additional manpower, observation posts, fencing and intensified patrolling.

Bank amalgamation expands rural banking reach and priority sector lending after public sector consolidation.
The objective of amalgamation of public sector banks is to consolidate PSBs to create stronger banks achieving economies of scale and wider customer offerings. The amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into Bank of Baroda on 1.4.2019 led to a net increase in branches and rural branches. Post amalgamation, Bank of Baroda reports an increased rural footprint with higher priority sector lending, larger cumulative Kisan Credit Card balances, increased agriculture loan disbursements, and expanded overdraft access to Jan Dhan accounts, reflecting enhanced rural credit outreach.

Corporate Social Responsibility amendment: public consultation invited on draft regulatory rules implementing Companies Amendment Act.
Public comments are solicited on draft amendments to the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 to operationalize changes under the Companies (Amendment) Act; stakeholders must submit comments only through the designated online portal by the stated deadline and not via email or hard copy.

Nidhi company status update: apply in Form NDH-4 within prescribed timelines or face restricted filings and penalties.
Nidhi companies must apply to the Central Government for updation of status as a Nidhi in Form NDH-4 under amended Companies Act provisions and Nidhi Rules; specified timelines apply based on incorporation date and extensions may be granted by the Regional Director. Non-compliance bars a company from filing Form SH-7 and Form PAS-3 and attracts fines and further penalties for continuing breaches, with officers in default liable; investors are advised to verify notified Nidhi status in the official gazette before investing.

Fund of Funds for Startups channels capital to SEBI registered AIFs to catalyze private investment into startups.
The policy centers on a Fund of Funds for Startups administered by SIDBI and monitored by DPIIT that provides capital to SEBI registered AIFs rather than directly to startups; complementary measures include self certification compliance, a Startup India Hub and portal, fast track patent support, procurement and exit relaxations, and fiscal incentives such as capital gains and startup tax exemptions to catalyze private investment and incubator development.

Condonation of delay in LLP filings: one-time reduced additional fee and immunity from prosecution for specified LLP forms.
The LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 permits defaulting LLPs to file overdue Form Nos. 3, 4, 8 and 11 on payment of prescribed statutory fees plus an additional per-document fee calculated by a nominal daily rate subject to a per-document cap; it provides immunity from prosecution for defaults regularised within the scheme period and excludes LLPs seeking striking off.

Timely disposal of insolvency proceedings urged to enforce limitation and accelerate CIRP exits for efficient resolutions.
Members of NCLAT and NCLTs must enforce prescribed time limits, limit grounds at admission, and pass reasoned orders within the Limitation Act where parties are within limitation; attention is required in bid evaluation and in recognising six exits from CIRP including pre-admission settlement, post-admission settlement before Committee of Creditors, post-constitution withdrawal mechanisms, resolution plans, liquidation-based exits informed by company law, and outright sale as a whole.

Public consultation extension on Competition Amendment Bill for comments, with submissions required via the official portal only.
Extension of the consultation period for the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in response to stakeholder requests, with submissions required exclusively through the designated online portal and separate e mail or hard copy submissions disallowed.

Decriminalisation of corporate defaults to remove criminal liability for objectively determinable, non fraudulent breaches, easing compliance.
The Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 proposes decriminalisation of specific defaults under the Companies Act, 2013 by removing criminal liability where defaults are objectively determinable and do not involve fraud or larger public interest, aiming to reduce load on the criminal justice system and ease compliance for law abiding corporates.

One-time condonation of LLP filing delays lets defaulting LLPs file overdue documents and gain immunity from prosecution.
A one-time condonation of delay allows defaulting LLPs to regularise overdue filings with the Registrar by filing specified forms (Form-3, Form-4, Form-8, Form-11) due up to 31 October 2019, paying a nominal additional fee charged per day up to a maximum per document, and thereby obtaining immunity from prosecution for those defaults if completed within the scheme period.

Formation of Farmer Producer Organisations to scale farmer aggregation and provide multi year promotional support under a central scheme.
A Central Sector Scheme was approved to form and promote a large new cohort of Farmer Producer Organisations, with specified budgetary allocations and a committed liability to provide five years of handholding support to each FPO from its aggregation and formation, implemented by the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare with operational engagement from NABARD and other promoters.

Direct Benefit Transfer implementation: multiple government schemes onboarded to central portal to coordinate benefit delivery and stakeholder engagement.
The Direct Benefit Transfer deployment records that a substantial set of central schemes have been onboarded to the DBT Bharat Portal, with scheme details made publicly accessible on the portal; implementation responsibilities remain with respective Ministries/Departments while the DBT Mission coordinates with stakeholders to facilitate effective digital delivery of benefits.

Sustainable Public Procurement: task force to review best practices, inventory national status, draft action plan and recommend priority categories
A task force on Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) has been constituted to review international best practices, inventory current SPP status across government organisations, draft a Sustainable Procurement Action Plan, and recommend initial product and service categories with specifications for SPP implementation; the task force has held multiple meetings with stakeholders.

Disinvestment policy of minority CPSE stakes via SEBI approved methods yields proceeds while retaining management control.
Disinvestment of CPSEs is pursued by selling minority stakes without transfer of management control using SEBI approved routes such as IPOs, Offers for Sale, buybacks and ETFs; timing depends on market conditions and investor interest. The Bharat 22 ETF comprises equity from fifteen CPSEs, three PSU banks and three private companies, with the government's net shareholdings in each listed to show retained economic interest while effecting minority stake divestments.

Competition law reform: tighter merger control thresholds, new governing board, faster timelines, enhanced penalties, settlement and commitment processes.
The Bill amends the Competition Act to broaden key definitions (including enterprise and cartel), treat intangible assets in combination thresholds, reform merger notification and timelines (including a streamlined filing route and stock-exchange open-offer rules), create a Governing Board alongside the Commission with delegation and panel mechanisms, expand Director General investigatory powers (document production, examinations, searches and seizures), recalibrate penalties tied to turnover/income, and introduce settlement and commitment procedures with monitoring and sanctions for non-compliance while requiring transparent rulemaking and non-binding guidance on penalties.

AIFMD supervisory cooperation: updated MoU aligns SEBI-FCA references to UK law ensuring continued cross-border regulatory cooperation.
An updated AIFMD Memorandum of Understanding between SEBI and the UK Financial Conduct Authority replaces EU legislative references with UK law to maintain the supervisory cooperation framework required under the Directive; the FCA requested timely signature because no transitional measures would be available post-withdrawal.

Municipal debt market development committee to advise on regulation, transparency, intermediary oversight and issuer facilitation.
Constitution of a Municipal Bonds Development Committee to advise SEBI on regulation and development of the primary and secondary municipal debt securities market, recommend legal and procedural simplifications to improve transparency, advise on intermediary regulation for investor protection, and suggest measures to facilitate issuers (municipalities) in issuing municipal debt securities.

Atal Pension Yojana subscriber growth highlights expanded enrolment and state-level reporting obligations under the pension regulatory framework.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscriber numbers rose from 4,883,829 in FY 2016-17 to 15,418,285 in FY 2018-19, demonstrating expanded enrolment and the maintenance of scheme-level subscription statistics; state-wise details are kept and Rajasthan's enrollment was reported as 947,104 as of 27 January 2020.

Women-focused microcredit under PMMY expands income-generating activities; extensive statewide loan disbursements reported since inception.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) provides women targeted microcredit for manufacturing, processing, trading, services and agriculture allied activities through Member Lending Institutions reporting to the Mudra Portal; profession wise details are not maintained centrally. The disclosure supplies statewise loan account counts and disbursed amounts to women borrowers up to 31 January 2020, reflecting the scheme's aggregate outreach and geographic distribution.