October 6, 2026

What is DGFT and IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT is the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the government body that frames and administers India’s foreign trade policy. IEC is the Import Export Code it issues to…

October 6, 2026

What is Form 16? Parts, Uses and Due Date

Form 16 is the TDS certificate your employer gives you for tax deducted from your salary. It has two parts: Part A shows the tax deducted and deposited,…

October 6, 2026

What is PF and UAN? Provident Fund and Universal Account Number Explained

Provident Fund (PF) is a retirement savings scheme run by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), where both employee and employer contribute from salary every month. The Universal…

October 6, 2026

Authorised Signatory and Authority Letter: Meaning and Use

An authorised signatory is a person a company formally permits to sign documents and deal with third parties on its behalf. An authority letter is the written document…

October 6, 2026

What is RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate)?

RCMC stands for Registration-cum-Membership Certificate. It is a certificate an Export Promotion Council issues to an exporter who joins it as a member. In simple terms, it shows…

October 6, 2026

What is DIN (Director Identification Number)? Meaning, Uses and How to Get One

A DIN, or Director Identification Number, is an 8-digit number the Ministry of Corporate Affairs gives to a person who is, or plans to become, a company director.…

October 6, 2026

TM vs R Symbol: When Can You Use Which

The TM symbol can be used by anyone claiming a brand, even before registration. The R symbol (®) is only for marks that are actually registered, and only…

October 6, 2026

Trademark Classes: The 45 Classes Explained

Trademark classes are the 45 categories of the Nice Classification used in India. Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and classes 35 to 45 cover services. You pick…

October 6, 2026

FSSAI Licence Types Compared: Basic, State and Central

FSSAI has three tiers for food businesses: basic registration, state licence and central licence. Annual turnover is the main test. Roughly, basic registration suits turnover up to Rs…

October 6, 2026

SEBI: What It Regulates and Who Needs Registration

SEBI regulates India’s securities market and the intermediaries working in it. Under Section 12 of the SEBI Act, stock brokers, investment advisers, portfolio managers and similar intermediaries must…