The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has invited Expressions of Willingness from empaneled CA firms with minimum 15 points for audit of Autonomous and other Bodies in 2026–27. Fresh applications are mandatory due to revised engagement policy and structured selection process.
The regulator has introduced new operational guidelines for PoPs handling NPS-Lite to enhance accountability, service standards, and risk controls. The framework mandates compensation for delays and tighter reporting from April 1, 2026.
The Supreme Court held that GST Council recommendations are persuasive, not binding, reinforcing legislative autonomy under Article 246A while preserving cooperative federalism.
Rule 40 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 sets mandatory audit, reporting, expense restrictions, and employee training limits for skill development projects notified under section 47(1)(b). The key takeaway is that non-compliance can trigger Board action, including revocation of notification.
Rule 39 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 lays down a detailed approval mechanism involving NCVET, the Commissioner of Income-tax, and CBDT for skill development projects under section 47(1)(b).
The regulator has amended its 2022 AML/CFT Guidelines to permit OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC authentication for regulated entities in IFSCs. The change expands digital customer verification methods with immediate effect.
The IBBI Disciplinary Committee held that continued operation of a CIRP bank account after commencement of liquidation violates Sections 34 and 36 of the Code. The professional’s registration was suspended for two years for unauthorised transactions post-liquidation.
IFSCA has directed IFSC Banking Units to clearly include GIFT IFSC Banking Unit in their SWIFT BIC names to avoid misrouting of cross-border remittances. Compliance reporting is mandatory by June 30, 2026.
The 2026 amendment replaces internationally accepted valuation standards with standards notified by the Board through circular. It strengthens regulatory control over valuation in personal guarantor bankruptcy cases.
The amendment replaces earlier valuation rule references with standards notified by the regulator through circulars. It centralizes control over valuation in liquidation proceedings.
