Year-End Review 2025: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Major Reforms & Achievements 2025
1. Ease of Doing Business Reforms
Enhanced Threshold for Small Companies
Notification: G.S.R. 880(E) dated 01.12.2025
| Parameter | Previous Limit | New Limit (2025) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Share Capital | ₹4 crore | ₹10 crore | 150% Increase |
| Turnover | ₹40 crore | ₹100 crore | 150% Increase |
Impact: More companies qualify for simplified compliance and reduced regulatory burden.
Simplified Company Closure Process
Amendment: Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016 amended on 31st December 2025
Objective: Faster closure of defunct government companies and streamlined exit process.
Director KYC Reforms
Major Relief: Annual KYC requirement replaced with simplified KYC intimation once every three years
Effective Date: 31st March 2026
Basis: Recommendations from High Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR) and stakeholder consultations
Impact: Significant reduction in compliance burden for directors across all companies.
MCA V3 Platform Transition
Circulars Issued: Multiple General Circulars to facilitate smooth migration to MCA V3 platform
- Relaxation of additional fees
- Extended filing timelines
- Allowance for AGMs/EGMs through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)
2. Reforms in Merger & Acquisition Framework
Amended Rules:
Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 amended on 4th September 2025
New Eligible Categories for Fast-Track Mechanism:
- Two or more unlisted companies (excluding Section 8 companies) meeting prescribed thresholds
- Holding and subsidiary companies (excluding cases where transferor is listed)
- Two or more subsidiaries of the same holding company (excluding cases where transferor is listed)
Expected Impact: Significant reduction in time and cost for corporate restructuring.
3. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Achievements
| Parameter | Value/Percentage | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Realization vs. Liquidation Value | 170.09% | Substantial value preservation |
| Realization vs. Fair Value | 93.79% | Near optimal value realization |
| Haircut vs. Fair Value | ~6% | Minimal value erosion |
| Haircut vs. Admitted Claims | ~67% | Realistic claim settlement |
IBC Amendment Bill 2025
Introduced: Lok Sabha on 12th August 2025
Status: Under examination by Select Committee of Lok Sabha
Key Proposals:
- Reduction of resolution timelines
- Improved value maximization mechanisms
- Strengthened governance framework
- Creditor-initiated insolvency framework
- Group insolvency provisions
- Cross-border insolvency framework
Digital Transformation: Integrated IBC Platform
Under Development: Integrated digital platform for entire IBC ecosystem
Progress:
- Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) onboarded: 16th December 2025
- Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for System Integrator
- Technical bid evaluation underway
Expected Benefits: Enhanced coordination, transparency, data availability, and process efficiency across insolvency value chain.
4. Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
Integrated Portal & Dedicated Call Centre
Launched: August 2025
Performance (2025-26):
- Total claims approved: 27,231
- Portal approvals: 24,026 since launch
- Transfer time reduced: Several months → 1-2 days
Technology Reforms:
- Re-notified Form IEPF-5 & Electronic Verification Report (EVR) from 6th October 2025
- Auto-fetching of bank details
- Pre-validation of shareholding data
5. Competition Law Enforcement
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Achievements
| Activity | 2025 Performance |
|---|---|
| Antitrust Cases Registered | 35 new cases |
| Antitrust Cases Decided | 19 cases resolved |
| Combination Notices Filed | 76 notices |
| Combination Notices Disposed | 78 notices processed |
| Outreach Programmes | 108 programmes conducted |
Key Publication: Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition (released 6th October 2025)
Focus Areas: AI market structures, emerging trends, competition concerns
6. Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
Scheme Overview
Announced: Union Budget 2024-25
Target: 1 crore+ internships over 5 years
- Profiles created: 7.3 lakh candidates
- Internship offers extended: 1.65 lakh
- Interns joined: ~16,000 youth
Benefits to Interns:
- Monthly stipend: ₹5,000 (DBT model)
- One-time grant: ₹6,000 for incidental costs
- Social security: PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana coverage
Scheme Features:
- Structured 12-month industry-linked internships
- 25+ sectors covered (Automobiles, Hospitality, Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG, etc.)
- Focus on inclusivity and skill development
7. Institutional Expansion & Strengthening
New Offices Operational from 1st January 2026
New Regional Directorates (RDs)
- Chandigarh
- Navi Mumbai
- Bengaluru
New Registrar of Companies (RoCs)
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Noida
- Nagpur
- Chandigarh
Rationale: Rapid growth in corporate entities and future regulatory requirements
Objective: Enhanced regulatory reach and improved service delivery
Conclusion: Building a World-Class Corporate Ecosystem
The year 2025 marked significant strides in India’s corporate governance landscape through strategic reforms, digital transformation, and institutional strengthening. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs successfully implemented measures that balance regulatory oversight with ease of doing business.
Key achievements include the enhanced threshold for small companies benefiting millions of enterprises, simplified compliance requirements through KYC reforms, robust insolvency resolution recovering ₹3.99 lakh crore for creditors, and comprehensive digital integration across regulatory functions.
With the expansion of institutional infrastructure and focus on investor protection, India is poised to strengthen its position as a preferred global investment destination while ensuring transparent and efficient corporate governance for Viksit Bharat 2047.