Navigating Key Updates in Company Law, SEBI Regulations, and Audit Standards – January 2025 Insights
Staying ahead of regulatory developments is crucial for compliance professionals, corporate leaders, and auditors. The January 2025 edition of CNK Quarterly Insights delivers a comprehensive roundup of recent changes across Company Law, SEBI regulations, audit standards, and accounting norms, with a focus on improving transparency, accountability, and
ease of doing business in India.
Among the most notable updates are the amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, revised norms around Related Party Transactions (RPTs), and enhanced SEBI disclosure and governance frameworks under the LODR Regulations. A SEBI study on royalty payments also raised red flags about corporate governance practices in listed companies. On the audit front, the NFRA and ICAI have introduced global-aligned standards such as SQM 1 and SQM 2, with mandatory implementation timelines beginning April 2026.
This update is especially relevant for stakeholders across corporate finance, legal, compliance, and auditing sectors who need to align with evolving corporate governance, financial reporting, and regulatory filing requirements.
