The CBDT directs AOs to ensure uniformity in assessing the entertainment sector by examining pre-operative expenses under Section 32D, verifying Form No. 52A (with possible Section 272A penalty) from film producers, and allowing deductions per Rules 9A/9B. Please refer the circular for more details.

The Government of Kerala Vide S. R. O. No. 1214/2025, has released Notification regarding Revising the existing minimum rates of wages payable to the employees employed in the Cane and Bamboo Industry sector. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Kerala Vide No.B2/161/2025/LBR, has released Draft notification of the Kerala Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Administrator of UT. Of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu vide No.19/2025/DDD/DIR(PR&ME)Paid Holiday/117, has released Notification regarding declaration of election holiday on 05th Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Finance vide notification no .G.S.R. 765(E) notified regarding GSTR-3B due date extended to 25th October 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O 271, has released Amendment notification under Jammu and Kashmir Factory Rules,1972. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide S.O. 272, has released Amendment notification regarding women employment during night shift in factories. Please refer the notification for more details.

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide circular No: BO/JD(APC)/RMC/TB-3/B-0218 issued Circular on Revised Guidelines for Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Plants for siting criteria in the State of Maharashtra.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide notification G.S.R. 762(E) issued Notification regarding Exemption under Water Act.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide notification G.S.R. 761(E) issued notification regarding Exemption under Air Act.

The Government of Haryana Vide No.7/31/2014-3AR, has released Amendment notification under Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958). Please refer the notifcation for more details.

 The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4744 ( E ), has released Notification regarding covering the ESI in entire area of the West Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts in the State of Meghalaya w.e.f 01st Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment vide S.O. 4745 ( E ), has released Notification regarding covering the ESI in entire area of the Tuensang, Mon, Phek, Kiphire, Peren, Longleng, Shamator, Noklak and Meluri Districts in the State of Nagaland w.e.f 01st Nov 2025. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released Press release on CPI numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for the month of Sep 2025. Please refer the press release for more details.

General circular regarding relaxation of additional fees and extension of time to 31st December 2025 for filing of financial statements and annual returns pertaining to FY 2024-25 under the Companies Act, 2013. Please refer the general circular for more details.

News and Updates regarding introduction of “Pending” option for credit notes and declaration of reversal amount in IMS. Please refer the news and updates for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign vide notification no. S.O. 4700(E ) notified that ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2025, with immediate effect. Please refer the notification for more details.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide notification G.S.R. 756(E) issued Notification on draft of the Drugs (…… Amendment) Rules, 2025.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 4701(E ) notified the Import Policy Condition of specific ITC (HS) Codes of Chapter 29 and 38 of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) is amended with immediate effect. Please refer the notification for more details.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide notification no. S.O. 4699(E ) notified import of roasted areca nuts falling under ITC (HS) code 20081991, having CIF value less than Rs.351/-per kilogram is prohibited. Please refer the notification for more details.