A company was penalized for incorrectly selecting its OPC/Small Company status in Form AOC-4. The adjudicating authority clarified that MCA records are statutory public documents and inaccuracies attract liability despite claims of clerical error. Rectification does not nullify the offence.
NSE has expanded the API-based single filing system to include key Regulation 30 XBRL disclosures such as fraud, restructuring, and buyback ISD filings. However, PDF filings must continue separately at both exchanges. Listed entities are advised to avoid duplicate submissions.
DGFT has introduced the FLOW initiative to address logistics and warehousing challenges faced by MSMEs in global markets. The scheme provides capped financial assistance and structured compliance conditions to improve export efficiency.
DGFT has introduced TRACE under the Export Promotion Mission to partially reimburse MSMEs for testing, certification, and compliance costs. The scheme aims to strengthen India’s export quality ecosystem and facilitate global market access.
The new MoU enables practicing company secretary firms to act as authorized external assessment agencies for gold industry accreditation. It expands professional opportunities and sector diversification.
GST Portal revises interest computation in GSTR-3B, factoring minimum cash ledger balance and auto-populating non-editable interest. Taxpayers must self-assess and pay any additional liability.
Finance Ministry notifies DGGI ADG as nodal officer under IT Rules and designates Afcom Holdings as Indian carrier under Central Sales Tax Act.
ICMAI has proposed structured rules governing merger and demerger of CMA firms, including mandatory agreements, name freezing, and seniority protection provisions.
Indian Railways deactivated 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs in 2025 after introducing Aadhaar-based OTP verification and strict cybersecurity controls to prevent misuse and ensure fair Tatkal bookings.
IRDAI Circular dated 12 February 2026 clarifies insurers’ investments in AIFs with Excusal Rights under Section 27E of the Insurance Act, 1938. The circular introduces compliance conditions, documentation requirements, auditor certifications, and revised single AIF exposure limits covering direct and indirect exposure through Fund of Funds.
