The draft directions require UCBs to obtain clear, unbundled customer consent before selling financial products. The move enhances customer autonomy and safeguards against unfair practices.
RBIs draft 2026 amendment directions prohibit dark patterns, compulsory bundling and deceptive marketing by Payments Banks. The key takeaway is stronger customer consent and protection standards.
The new framework removes prior approval requirements while strengthening conduct and disclosure obligations. Customer protection norms are consolidated under Responsible Business Conduct Directions.
ICAI has partnered with The Art of Living to integrate stress management, value-based education, and wellness initiatives for Chartered Accountants and students. The initiative aims to strengthen ethical values and professional resilience.
India expands affordable AI access through subsidised compute, national datasets, and large-scale infrastructure. The initiative aims to make AI innovation accessible to startups, researchers, and public institutions.
The Registrar of Companies penalised the company and its directors for non-compliance with Section 12 after official communication was returned undelivered. The violation was treated as a one-time offence under Section 12(8).
ROC Kolkata imposed penalties after a Whole-time Director appointment was made effective before passing the Board resolution. The five-day contravention triggered action under Section 450.
The authority found that approving financial statements before obtaining the Secretarial Audit Report contravened statutory requirements. A monetary penalty was imposed with compliance directions.
The authority amended its July 2025 notification to appoint additional officers for Fortified Rice Kernel regulation. The move strengthens statutory oversight under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Information linked to verification of resolution plans was held exempt due to fiduciary relationship, reinforcing limits on RTI disclosures.
