DoPPW clarified that enhanced gratuity ceiling of ₹25 lakh under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 applies solely to Central Government civil servants, not to PSUs, Banks, or Autonomous Bodies.
RBI issued draft directions on Capital Market Exposure for banks and amendments to NBFC Scale-Based Regulation, inviting public and stakeholder comments by November 21, 2025.
Ministry of Finance amends UTGST (Rate) notification, aligning definition of ‘Nominated Agency’ with Lists 13, 14, and 15 of new Customs Notification 45/2025.
CBIC issued Notification 45/2025-Customs, consolidating 30 standalone duty exemption notifications with the primary 50/2017-Customs for trade facilitation, effective November 1.
IFSCA implemented a Stewardship Code framework for all IFSC Fund Management Entities to enhance corporate governance, mandate active monitoring, and promote investor protection.
DGFT Public Notice amends the Handbook of Procedures, removing the gold replenishment clause under Advance Authorisation and confirming the 120/180-day Export Obligation period.
CBIC Notification 66/2025 amends the Customs Act to designate Malur in Kolar District, Karnataka, as a new Customs Station for handling import and export cargo.
RBI releases a draft circular proposing a mandatory Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) for all OTC derivative deals in India to enhance global data aggregation and market transparency.
RBI directed Regulated Entities to comply with a UNSC update to the ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List under UAPA Section 51A, amending the entry for Ahmad Hussain Al-Sharaa.
DGFT reinstated and amended SION C676 for Hot Dipped Galvanised Tension Bar/Rods export, specifying input-output norms for steel and zinc.
