<h1>India Strengthens Corporate Framework: 40 Clarifications, 15 Amendments to Companies Act, 2013 for Easier Business Operations.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made significant progress in enhancing the legal framework for companies in India, focusing on simplifying procedures and improving the ease of doing business. Key achievements include 40 clarifications and 15 amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to facilitate smoother implementation and broaden CSR funding. Amendments approved by the Lok Sabha aim to align company law with international standards and simplify related party transactions. Efforts to streamline compliance include reducing procedural requirements and integrating services through a unified e-business portal. Investigations into corporate delinquency have been completed, with steps taken to protect investors and enhance fraud prevention. Additionally, 1,380 investor education programs were conducted nationwide.