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Summary
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 29 August 2013
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_science_technology
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_science_technology
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Launches First-Ever Sector-Wide CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies; Celebrates Milestones under Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil
DescriptionTuesday, 8 September 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
Government of India press release: Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via the_hindu_policy
Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, which essentially involved new sanctions that aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran
The State government has received investment proposals worth approximately Rs 23,600 crore and the potential to generate 6,100 employment opportunities, says Odisha CM
Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning Sep 21.
The State government has already distributed ₹550 crore in direct financial assistance by transferring ₹7,000 to each flood affected family, the BJP National President said