Business Insights & Updates

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RERA Registration for Real Estate Projects and Agents in India

RERA registration is mandatory for real estate projects above 500 sq.m. or 8 units, and for all real estate agents, before any advertising, marketing, booking or sale can begin. It is filed with the state RERA authority, with penalties up to 10% of project cost for non-compliance.

Statura Team 27 Sep 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

List of Business Licenses Required in India by Industry

Beyond company registration, most businesses in India need a GST registration, a Shops & Establishment license, and industry-specific approvals — FSSAI for food, CDSCO for cosmetics/devices, BIS for electronics, and various state/municipal trade licenses.

Statura Team 23 Sep 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

FSSAI vs Local Health License: What Is the Difference?

FSSAI is the central food-safety license required by law for any food business in India; a local municipal "health license" or "trade license" is a separate civic permit for operating premises, often required in addition to, not instead of, FSSAI.

Statura Team 17 Sep 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

CDSCO Registration for Imported Cosmetics: A Step-by-Step Guide

A complete guide to registering imported cosmetics with CDSCO — the authorised agent, documents, the SUGAM process, timelines and labelling.

Statura Team 19 Aug 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

BIS Certification Complete Guide: ISI Mark, CRS and FMCS

Understand India's BIS certification schemes — the ISI mark, the CRS registration for electronics, and FMCS for foreign manufacturers.

Statura Team 18 Aug 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

Importing to India: A Complete Guide to IEC, Customs and Duties

A full walkthrough of importing into India — the IEC code, HS classification, customs clearance via ICEGATE, and how duties and IGST are calculated.

Statura Team 17 Aug 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

Legal Metrology (LMPC) Compliance: A Complete Guide for Importers

Everything importers and packers need to know about Legal Metrology in India — LMPC registration, mandatory declarations, and label rules.

Statura Team 16 Aug 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 1 min read

Udyam (MSME) Registration: Benefits and How to Register

Udyam registration unlocks MSME benefits — priority payments, collateral-free loans, subsidies and tender preferences.

Statura Team 28 Jul 2026

Regulatory & Approvals 1 min read

FSSAI License: Basic, State or Central — Which One Do You Need?

Every food business needs FSSAI registration or a license. Here is how to know whether you need Basic, State or Central.

Statura Team 27 Jul 2026