SEBI Social Stock Exchange Circular 2025: A Comprehensive Guide by Estabizz Fintech Overview of SEBI Social Stock Exchange Circular 2025 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a significant circular on March 19, 2025, aimed at enhancing retail participation in social impact investing. SEBI has reduced the minimum investment size in Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments (ZCZPIs) issued on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) from ₹10,000 to just ₹1,000. This landmark move […]

SEBI DigiLocker Unclaimed Assets Initiative 2025: A Comprehensive Guide by Estabizz Fintech Overview On March 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) officially partnered with DigiLocker to address the growing issue of unclaimed financial assets. This collaboration allows investors to store, access, and transfer demat and mutual fund holdings digitally, reducing the risks of unclaimed assets due to informational or procedural gaps. This initiative significantly expands DigiLocker’s role as a Digital Public […]

BIS Amendment 2025: IS/ISO 14001:2015 Updated for EMS Compliance Overview of Exciting Updates on IS-ISO-14001-2015-Amendment-2025 The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, announced an amendment to IS/ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS), on March 4, 2025. The amendment, effective from February 22, 2025, provides updated guidelines for organizations implementing EMS practices to align better with international sustainability frameworks, risk management, and environmental performance benchmarks. What is IS/ISO 14001:2015? IS/ISO […]

  BIS Notification 2025: Petroleum Indian Standard Amendment Overview of Petroleum Indian Standard Amendment 2025 On March 10, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) implemented significant updates to 13 Indian Standards under Rule 15(1) of the BIS Rules, 2018. These standards impact diverse industries such as petroleum, gas chromatography, mining tools, electric vehicle infrastructure, industrial machinery, ventilation filters, packaging, and human resource systems. Notable Inclusion: IS 1448 (Part 197): 2025 This new standard focuses […]

Polyurethanes Quality Control Amendment 2025: A Comprehensive Guide by Estabizz Fintech Overview On March 19, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers officially announced the Polyurethanes (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025. This amendment changes the enforcement date for mandatory BIS certification of polyurethane products to December 19, 2025. What Are Polyurethanes? Polyurethanes, known for their versatility, are used widely in: Foam mattresses and cushions Paints, adhesives, and sealants […]