Compliance

The cosmetics industry in India is growing remarkably due to various factors, including increased consumer awareness, expanding disposable incomes, exposure to global trends through digital platforms, and others. In 2025, the revenue in the Indian cosmetics market is estimated to reach USD 6.90 billion, with the sector projected to grow further at a CAGR of […]

Third-party inspection and certification services hold significant importance in maintaining quality, safety, and adherence to regulatory norms across various sectors in India. Whether in manufacturing, infrastructure, food, pharmaceuticals, or renewable energy, these independent services help avoid conflicts of interest and strengthen credibility in compliance activities. In industries involving public safety and complex regulations, third-party certification […]

Maternity benefits play a vital role in ensuring employment stability, protecting women’s financial independence, and providing necessary support during pregnancy and early motherhood. In India, the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 guarantees paid maternity leave to eligible female employees. This leave, which can be utilized before and after delivery, is essential for the health and […]

India’s environmental compliance regime has entered a transformative phase. Through judicial rulings to legislative reforms, the country has established environmental protection as a cornerstone of economic development. The Supreme Court’s ban on ex-post facto environmental clearances marked a decisive shift, signalling that pollution can no longer be an afterthought in industrial planning. Across states, courts […]

A tragic explosion at a chemical plant in Andhra Pradesh in June 2025, reportedly caused by a malfunction in the quality control unit’s dryer, has once again brought the issue of workplace safety to the forefront. This ₹500-crore facility now joins a long list of industrial sites where serious lapses in safety protocols have led […]

In May 2025, three workers tragically died from asphyxiation while cleaning a septic tank at a dyeing unit in Karaipudur, near Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. This tragedy exposed severe safety lapses including the absence of protective gear usage and use of hazardous manual practices. The National Human Rights Commission intervened and in response, state authorities are […]

India stands at a critical economic juncture. Since 1990, government expenditure has increased more than 100-fold to 107 crore, while per capita GDP has risen only seven times, hovering around $2,700. These numbers speak volumes—and not in a flattering way. Meanwhile, China has seen a 42-fold jump in its per capita GDP, underscoring that it’s […]