CGST Delhi South arrested a director for allegedly availing ₹6.53 crore in fraudulent ITC based on bogus invoices worth ₹36.28 crore. Authorities found that the credit was claimed without actual receipt of goods and used to discharge GST liability, leading to arrest under Section 69 of the CGST Act
With insolvency cases taking up to 853 days against the 330-day mandate, concerns over NCLT backlog have intensified. A new bench at Patna is proposed to reduce pendency and improve time-bound corporate resolution.
IFSCA has approved a new pension fund framework allowing voluntary retirement schemes in IFSC. The draft regulations aim to create a secure, transparent, and globally competitive retirement savings ecosystem.
The CBIC has revised tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, brass scrap and areca nuts under Notification No. 20/2026-Customs (N.T.). The updated rates, effective 14 February 2026, impact valuation for customs duty purposes under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962.
SEBI has initiated a multilingual AI-driven outreach to spread awareness about the SEBI Check Tool and validated UPI handles. The pilot aims to help investors verify payment details before transferring funds.
The RBI amended NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning with updated prudential norms. The change ensures uniform application of income recognition and provisioning standards.
Jharkhand Gramin Bank has announced empanelment of retired Scale II–V officers for contractual concurrent audit roles. The engagement is for three years with defined eligibility conditions, remuneration options, and region-wise postings across Jharkhand.
The RBI has proposed new Responsible Business Conduct amendments requiring Rural Co-operative Banks to curb mis-selling, compulsory bundling, and deceptive digital practices. The draft Directions mandate explicit consent, product suitability checks, and customer compensation mechanisms.
The RBI has proposed comprehensive amendments requiring banks to prevent mis-selling, compulsory bundling, and deceptive digital “dark patterns.” The draft Directions mandate explicit consent, suitability assessment, and customer compensation in cases of wrongful sales.
The Commerce Ministry revised SEZ-Online user charges after migration of transactions to ICEGATE reduced operational viability. New rates for transactions, AMC, and registrations apply from January 1, 2026.
