The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedback from Company Secretaries regarding practical difficulties faced in relation to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) claims. Through a communication dated March 10, 2026, the Institute stated that it aims to act as a bridge […]
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), through Circular No. IFSCA-CSD0MSC/1/2026-DCS dated March 10, 2026, has amended its earlier “Guidelines on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Regulated Entities in IFSCs” issued on March 10, 2025. The amendment follows representations from regulated entities (REs) highlighting challenges in complying with certain provisions of the original circular. […]
EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural errors and ensure uniform implementation across field offices.
The proposed regulations prescribe timelines, subscription periods, allotment procedures, and monitoring of issue proceeds for rights issues by IFSC-listed entities. The framework seeks to ensure orderly and transparent capital raising.
Rules 307–311 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 outline how pension funds must purchase annuities, restrict commutation, prevent employer claims on fund money, and ensure employee benefits even if the business closes.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe definitions, trust conditions, investment rules, and limits on employer contributions for approved superannuation funds to ensure proper governance and compliance.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 outline procedures for provident fund recognition, penalties for assigning PF interest, and tax treatment when recognition is withdrawn.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 require provident fund nominations to favour family members and mandate annual account reporting by trustees and employers to ensure transparency and compliance.
Rule 333 mandates electronic tax payments for companies and specified taxpayers, while the draft rules also prescribe detailed depreciation rates for various tangible and intangible assets.
Rule 332 of the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 allows the CBDT to mandate electronic submission of tax forms and documents to streamline compliance, enable secure verification, and improve record management.
