STARTUP LEGAL2 Sept 2026
Government makes IST the single time reference: 180 days to comply
The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026. Indian Standard Time (IST) becomes the single time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes. Government departments, businesses and institutions have 180 days from publication in the official gazette to align systems. With banking, payments, telecom and power grids relying on accurate time, check yours now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The government notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27.
- The rules make Indian Standard Time the single reference for legal, administrative, commercial and official purposes.
- Businesses and institutions get 180 days after publication in the official gazette to align their systems.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check whether your business systems already follow Indian Standard Time, and plan to align them before the 180-day window ends.
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