Banks must distinctly report exposure to REITs under commercial real estate disclosures. The move enhances transparency in financial reporting.
The draft amendment limits aggregate exposure to REITs within CRE ceilings. Banks must maintain stricter concentration risk controls.
Banks may finance SEBI-registered REITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure to REITs and SPVs cannot exceed 49% of asset value.
CAG opens 2026–27 empanelment under Sec 139(5)&(7). Online form, acknowledgement & hard copy by 10 March mandatory or application invalid.
The Commerce Minister urged industry to embrace AI, data centres and clean energy to unlock a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035, supported by tax incentives and infrastructure reforms.
The UDIN portal will now validate turnover, gross receipts, and presumptive tax conditions before allowing UDIN generation for tax audits under Section 44AB.
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released the Exposure Draft of the Guidance Note on Audit of Banks (2026 Edition) for public comments. Stakeholders can submit feedback until 23 February 2026.
CGST Delhi South arrested a director for allegedly availing ₹6.53 crore in fraudulent ITC based on bogus invoices worth ₹36.28 crore. Authorities found that the credit was claimed without actual receipt of goods and used to discharge GST liability, leading to arrest under Section 69 of the CGST Act
PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. The regulator clarified it is not authorized under the PFRDA Act and advised dealing only with registered intermediaries.
SEBI has proposed shifting ETF base price determination from T-2 NAV to T-1 metrics to reduce pricing lag and operational risks. Public comments are invited on the revised framework.