Compliance

Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about endurance — surviving long enough for opportunity and luck to converge. In India, this challenge was significantly intensified by policy choices in 1956, 1967, and 1976, which expanded state control over private enterprise. The liberalisation reforms of 1991 partially restored balance between regulation and trust, but the reset remained incomplete. The […]

As India accelerates its journey toward becoming a developed economy by 2047, energy efficiency has emerged as a key determinant of an environment-friendly and sustainable growth. The country’s industrial backbone, spanning cement, steel, automotive, and heavy manufacturing, is among the most energy-intensive globally. While the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 laid the foundation for energy efficiency, […]

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 […]