Dear Reader,

Greetings!

We are pleased to present the fourth quarter (October–December 2025) edition of RegTracker, CIRC’s regulation tracker, capturing key regulatory and policy developments shaping India’s governance landscape as the year concluded. This quarter reflects a strong focus on regulatory enforcement, institutional balance, and the integration of sustainability, security, and digital governance into policy frameworks.

In the energy sector, regulators considered buyout price mechanisms to improve compliance with Renewable Consumption Obligations, while CERC amended cross-border electricity trade regulations to enhance regional power cooperation. The SHANTI Bill, 2025, marked a significant step toward strengthening India’s nuclear energy ambitions, reinforcing long-term energy security objectives. RBI’s project finance relief measures highlighted a calibrated approach to balancing financial stability with infrastructure-led growth.

Digital and telecom regulation saw important shifts, with amendments to intermediary and digital media rules signalling enhanced oversight, alongside efforts to operationalise India’s data protection framework. Proposals involving government–TRAI consultations raised questions around regulatory independence, while debates on location surveillance underscored the need to balance security imperatives with privacy safeguards.

Environmental governance was marked by new rules streamlining inquiries and penalties, complemented by judicial scrutiny of water pollution enforcement. Urban policy discussions at the National Urban Conclave 2025 provided insights into building resilient, inclusive, and well-governed cities.

This edition of RegTracker offers concise analysis and direct access to official notifications and developments shaping India’s regulatory trajectory.
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Team CIRC