The Indian government has released its tentative legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which is scheduled to begin on July 20 and run until August 13. The list includes five new pieces of legislation aimed at addressing administrative, economic, and social policy priorities. While the agenda covers a broad range of topics, it notably excludes the contentious delimitation package that would redraw electoral constituencies and increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha.
Among the key proposals is the Income-tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is designed to replace an ordinance issued in June. This measure seeks to exempt foreign portfolio investors from income tax on interest and capital gains earned from government securities, a move intended to attract stable global capital and improve liquidity in the sovereign debt market. Another significant proposal is the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to provide statutory backing to the Udyam registration portal and streamline dispute resolution for small businesses.
The government has also listed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes making the intentional obstruction or insult of the national song, Vande Mataram, a punishable offence. Additionally, the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to introduce stricter provisions for delayed registrations, while the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposes increasing the sanctioned strength of the top court from 33 to 37 judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India.
Beyond these five new Bills, the government intends to take up the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage. This legislation, which was introduced during the previous Budget session, aims to tighten oversight on non-governmental organizations by empowering the government to manage or seize assets of entities that fail to comply with registration requirements. As the session approaches, these proposals are expected to be the primary focus of parliamentary debate, with the government coordinating its floor strategy to ensure the smooth passage of its legislative priorities.