The Finance Ministry has permitted seven reporting entities to conduct Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA. The notification highlights compliance with privacy and security standards under the Aadhaar Act after consultation with UIDAI and RBI.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations under transitional provisions must comply with the fee structure prescribed under the TAS Regulations framework. A one-time extension for fee remittance until May 31, 2026, was also provided.
SEBI revised the methodology for computing household savings through the securities market by incorporating actual granular data and broader market segments. The change increased the Gross Savings-to-GDP ratio by 47 basis points in FY 2024-25 and provided a more accurate picture of household financial savings.
RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework prohibits coercive recovery methods and introduces stricter borrower protection, transparency, and grievance redressal measures.
The Central Government amended the HSNS Cess Rules, 2026 to streamline procedural and accounting requirements under Rule 35. The notification removes certain consultation and approval conditions to simplify administrative compliance.
The Ministry of Finance clarified that claims regarding monetisation of temple gold holdings or issuance of gold bonds to temples are entirely false. The Government confirmed that no such proposal has been approved or considered.
The amendment bars related parties, recent auditors, and connected persons from acting as registered valuers in pre-pack insolvency proceedings. The revised rules aim to ensure impartial and conflict-free valuation processes.
The IBBI amended the Liquidation Process Regulations, 2016 to allow appointment of one registered valuer for each asset class in MSME liquidation cases. The change is aimed at reducing costs and simplifying the liquidation framework for smaller businesses.
The IBBI amended the CIRP Regulations, 2016 to permit appointment of one set of registered valuers for MSME corporate debtors. The change aims to reduce costs and streamline insolvency resolution for small businesses.
SEBI issued a draft consultation paper proposing limited relaxation of third-party payment restrictions in mutual funds for specified scenarios such as payroll deductions and distributor commissions. The proposal includes safeguards relating to KYC, audit trails, and PMLA compliance.
