The SEBI, on 3rd August, 2022, published a notification amending the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996. The amendment provides that sponsors which invest in various companies on behalf of the beneficiaries of insurance policies or such other schemes shall not qualify as associates of mutual funds. The amended regulations will come into effect immediately.
Labour Codes Strengthen Protection for India’s Bidi & Cigar Workers
India’s new Labour Codes strengthen wages, social security, safety and equality for bidi and cigar workers, ensuring fair work conditions and enhanced protections.
