1. SEBI Updates:
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1Enabling Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) to undertake rating activities under IFSCAClick Here
2Enabling ESG Rating Providers (ERPs) to undertake ESG rating activities under IFSCAClick Here
3Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024Click Here
4Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 [Last amended on July 20, 2024]Click Here

5		Extension of timeline for submission of public comments on the consultation paper titled “Recommendations of the Expert Committee for facilitating ease of doing business and harmonization of the provisions of ICDR and LODR Regulations” Click here to provide your comments
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6Study – Analysis of Intraday trading by Individuals in Equity Cash SegmentClick Here
7SEBI study finds that 7 out of 10 individual intraday traders in equity cash segment make losses
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8		Consultation on Draft Circular – Amendment to Para 15 of Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) dated May 16, 2024 Click here to provide your comments


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2. MCA – 21 Updates

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1		Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2024.



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2Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2024Click Here
3Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2024Click Here
4Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2024.Click Here
5Merger of Forms IEPF-3 With IEPF-4 and IEPF-7 with IEPF-1 along with change in payment process thereof in MCA Version 3Click Here
6Filings under section 124 and section 125 of the Companies Act 2013 read with IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 in view of transition from MCA 21 version 2 to version 3
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7Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Amendment Rules, 2024Click Here
8Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2024Click Here
9Specified Companies (Furnishing of information about payment to micro and small enterprise suppliers) Amendment Order, 2024Click Here

3.  RBI / Banks Updates

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1Master Direction – Overseas InvestmentClick Here
2Domestic Money Transfer – Review of FrameworkClick here
3Bank Finance against Shares and DebenturesClick here
4Small Value Loans – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)Click here
5Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
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6		RBI releases draft circular on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) – Review of Haircuts on High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) and Run-off Rates on Certain Categories of Deposits
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7Reserve Bank of India – Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement – ExtractClick here

4. IBC / Insolvency Law updates

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1Approval of Resolution Plan – Alchemist Infra Realty Limited [IA(IBC)(Plan) – 1-2024 of CP(IB)-635-PB-2021]Click here

2		Approval of Resolution Plan – Sheltrex Developers Private Limited [IA(BC)-1729 & 2189(CHE)-2023 in IBA-889-2019]
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3		Approval of Resolution Plan – Leading Hotels Limited [IA(I.B.C) – 4006/2022 in C.P.(IB)/1053/2020]
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4		Approval of Resolution Plan – Swapnil Promoters And Developers Private Limited [IA-38-2024 in CP (IB)-1190-MB-IV-2024]
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5		Approval of Resolution Plan – Marappar Textiles Private Limited [IA(IBC)-Plan-02-(CHE)-2024 in CP(IB)-244(CHE)-2022]
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6		Approval of Resolution Plan- Asya Infosoft Limited [IA/523(AHM)2024 in IA(Plan)/5(AHM)2024 in CP(IB)/268(AHM)2022]
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5. Labour law updates

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1		Check EPF balance online: Simple steps to check your EPF balance via the UMANG app
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2		EPFO’s new subscribers increases 5.8% to 9.85 lakh during MayClick here

3		FM announces EPFO-Linked schemes: Boost jobs & reward first-timers employeeClick here
4Budget 2024: Decoding the 3 employment-linked schemes under EPFOClick here

6. Key Press information

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1		Government is implementing dedicated schemes for promotion of organic farming in the country viz. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North East Region (MOVCDNER) since 2015-16Click here
2Government provides incentives to small tea growers
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3Government undertakes various efforts to promote and support startups
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4		Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, extends timeline for submission of comments/feedback on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Unsolicited and Unwarranted Business Communication, 2024
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5Government taking measures to ensure safe and trusted Artificial IntelligenceClick here

7. IPO & investment Section

Issuer CompanyOpen DateClose DateListing DateIssue Price (Rs)Issue Size (Rs Cr.)Lot SizeExchange
Utssav Cz Gold Jewels Limited IPOJul 31, 2024Aug 02, 2024Aug 07, 2024104.00 to 110.0069.501,200NSE SME
Rajputana Industries Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 202436.00 to 38.0023.883,000NSE SME
Ashapura Logistics Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 2024136.00 to 144.0052.661,000NSE SME
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 2024646.00 to 679.001856.7422BSE, NSE
Kizi Apparels Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 202421.005.586,000BSE SME
Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 2024133.00 to 140.0092.931,000NSE SME
Bulkcorp International Limited IPOJul 30, 2024Aug 01, 2024Aug 06, 2024100.00 to 105.0020.781,200NSE SME
S A Tech Software India Limited IPOJul 26, 2024Jul 30, 2024Aug 02, 202459.0023.012,000NSE SME
Esprit Stones Limited IPOJul 26, 2024Jul 30, 2024Aug 02, 202487.0050.421,600NSE SME
Clinitech Laboratory Limited IPOJul 25, 2024Jul 29, 2024Aug 01, 202496.005.781,200BSE SME
Aprameya Engineering Limited IPOJul 25, 2024Jul 29, 2024Aug 01, 202458.0029.232,000NSE SME
Trom Industries Limited IPOJul 25, 2024Jul 29, 2024Aug 01, 2024115.0031.371,200NSE SME
Chetana Education Limited IPOJul 24, 2024Jul 26, 2024Jul 31, 202485.0045.901,600NSE SME
Manglam Infra and Engineering Limited IPOJul 24, 2024Jul 26, 2024Jul 31, 202456.0027.622,000NSE SME
V.L.Infraprojects Limited IPOJul 23, 2024Jul 25, 2024Jul 30, 202442.0018.523,000NSE SME
VVIP Infratech Limited IPOJul 23, 2024Jul 25, 2024Jul 30, 202493.0061.211,200BSE SME
SAR Televenture Limited FPOJul 22, 2024Jul 24, 2024Jul 29, 2024210.00150.00500NSE SME
RNFI Services Limited IPOJul 22, 2024Jul 24, 2024Jul 29, 2024105.0070.811,200NSE SME

8. irdai – insurance updates

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1IRDAI orders Care Health to buy back esops given to SalujaClick here
2IRDAI Approved Insurtech Startup Eyes Sizeable MSME Biz Insurance MarketClick here
3Corporate governance for insurers: Irdai lists new guidelinesClick here

9. Department of Telecommunications (dot)

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1TRAI releases consultation paper on Review of Telecom Consumer Protection Regulation 2012Click here
2DoT issues demand notices to Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio for 5G spectrum paymentsClick here
3DoT suspends 2 telemarketers for sending fraud messagesClick here

10. msme / SME updates

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1Time to integrate MSMEs with Global Value Chains: Commerce SecretaryClick here
2‘Regulatory approach supporting fintech innovation while addressing MSMEs’ challenges is required’Click here
3How MSMEs can transition towards more sustainable business modelsClick here
4Budget 2024 seeks to ease operations for companies, MSMEsClick here

11. Competition Commission of India (CCI)

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1CCI approves proposed combination involving, inter alia, Amazon Asia-Pacific, Frontizo, Appario, Haverl and CRPLClick Here
2CCI approves acquisition of 16.12% shareholding in Shriram GI Holdings Private Limited by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) LimitedClick Here
3CCI approves acquisition by Manipal Health Systems Private Limited and MEMG Family Office LLP in Aakash Educational Services LimitedClick Here
4CCI approves acquisition of 16.12% shareholding in Shriram LI Holdings Private Limited by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) LimitedClick Here

12. Cabinet Decisions / New Acts

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1Government undertakes initiatives to promote handlooms and handicraftsClick Here
2GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES AND POLICIES IN STEEL SECTORClick Here

13. Current Affairs Quiz (taken from various sources)  

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1Recently, where was the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS FMM) held?Vientiane, Lao PDR
2Recently, researchers have spotted ‘Magnetofossils’ in which region of India?Ladakh
3Which ministry recently launched SIMS 2.0, the upgraded Steel Import Monitoring System?Ministry of Steel
4Which country hosts 21st edition of the multinational joint military exercise Khaan Quest 2024?Mongolia
5Recently, where was the country’s 500th Community Radio Station inaugurated?Aizawl

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