Monthly Archives: March, 2026

Government Revamps Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost MSME Manufacturers and Exporters

In a move to support India’s growing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the government has introduced significant modifications to the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME). These changes are in line with the vision set out in Budget 2025-26, aiming to promote the country’s manufacturing and export sectors. The revamped scheme is designed to facilitate easier access to credit for MSMEs, with a focus on exporters and manufacturers looking to purchase plant and machinery.

Petroleum Ministry Drafts Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules of 2025

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has played a key role in advising the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the drafting of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 (“Rules”), following the introduction of the Oilfield (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025. The new legislation introduces significant changes to the petroleum sector, including the requirement for obtaining a petroleum lease as a prerequisite for conducting petroleum operations and empowering the Ministry to formulate comprehensive rules covering multiple aspects of the industry.