Govt, Regulators Unleash Major Deregulation Reforms in 2025 to Boost Business Ease

• 2025 saw significant reforms like GST simplification, labor code consolidation, and decriminalization of minor offenses, aiming to enhance ease of doing business.
• Key legislations include Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, new insurance bill raising FDI to 100%, and SHANTI bill opening nuclear energy to private participation.
• Financial regulators like RBI scrapped over 9,000 circulars, consolidating rules into 244 Master Directions, while SEBI simplified RPT compliance.
• NITI Aayog panel recommendations for 2026 include scrapping mandatory CSR for MSMEs, simplifying GST filing, and raising "small company" definition threshold.
• Experts emphasize the need for simpler land and environment clearances, lighter compliance for MSMEs, and reforms in warehousing and logistics.

Why It Matters: India pushed major deregulation in 2025 across sectors to boost ease of doing business and growth.