Description: Detailed rules explain eligibility, timelines, and limits for the New Enrolment Incentive. Pension funds must meet the 80% new-subscriber threshold to qualify.
The appellate authority held that assigning zero or indeterminate values to major assets without adequate justification showed lack of due diligence. The matter was remanded for reconsideration with restrictions on future assignments.
The 2026 framework links dividend payouts to capital strength, asset quality, and adjusted profits. It ensures dividends do not weaken financial stability or regulatory compliance.
The ruling emphasizes that registering numerous FIRs in mass fraud cases is unnecessary and burdensome. Courts must focus on whether the acts constitute the same transaction under criminal procedure law.
The draft norms link dividend payouts by Payment Banks to their Tier 1 capital ratios and overall capital adequacy. Only well-capitalised banks with sustainable profits can distribute dividends, ensuring financial stability.
The Bar Council of India has officially confirmed that the IGNOU-ICAI B.Com (Accountancy & Finance) degree meets all eligibility criteria for the 3-year LL.B. course. This ruling clarifies that distance degrees are valid for law admissions provided the candidate has completed a regular 10+2 qualification first.
The regulator has introduced a capital-linked dividend framework for Small Finance Banks effective FY 2026–27. Dividend payouts are capped and graded based on Tier 1 capital ratios, ensuring distributions do not weaken financial resilience.
The Supreme Court held that an undertaking to arrange fund infusion does not amount to a guarantee under contract law. Without a clear promise to discharge the borrower’s debt, no liability can be enforced against the promoter.
SEBI extended the start date for additional distributor incentives after industry feedback highlighted system and process readiness issues, shifting implementation to March 1, 2026.
The government enabled electronic filing for declaring hotel accommodation as specified premises. The key takeaway is easier, transparent compliance with strict timelines.
