The RBI has updated Form ECB 1 and Form ECB 2 under the revised External Commercial Borrowing framework. Authorised Persons must comply with the new reporting formats with immediate effect.
The central bank has made UTI generation compulsory for all OTC derivative transactions reported in India from January 1, 2027. The move aims to enhance transparency, global harmonisation, and lifecycle tracking of derivative contracts.
The CBIC amended Notification 36/2001 under Section 14(2) of the Customs Act by substituting tariff tables. However, tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, brass scrap, and areca nuts remain unchanged.
