The updated SEBI Master Circular consolidates multiple regulations for FPIs and DDPs, ensuring regulatory continuity while protecting investor interests.
SEBI has issued an ex-parte interim order against Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy Pvt Ltd, directing disgorgement of ₹546.16 crore for alleged unregistered advisory activities. The order names Avadhut Sathe, Gouri Sathe, and ASTAPL, citing ₹601 crore collected from 3.37 lakh clients. Here is a complete analysis of SEBI’s findings, timelines, and implications.
The amendment clarifies which financial services banks and their group entities can conduct, sets prudential investment limits, and enforces compliance timelines for risk mitigation.
RBI’s amendments reflect accepted and partially accepted feedback on the draft circular, altering rules on group activities, NBFC norms, and investment thresholds.
The advisory clarifies that from November 2025, auto-populated values in Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B cannot be manually edited. Any corrections must be made through GSTR-1A, which will instantly update the figures.
The advisory explains that registrations will be automatically suspended if bank account details are not furnished within 30 days. It highlights the process for updating details and restoring registration.
ITC availed for FY 2023-24 but reversed or claimed in FY 2024-25 must be reported in Table 6A1 of GSTR-9. Reversals from prior years are excluded from Table 7, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
RBI repeals its November 2025 directions, replacing them with updated branch authorisation rules, while ensuring prior actions and approvals remain valid and enforceable.
Explains how auto-populated tax paid entries from earlier years distort the short/excess payment figure in Table 9. Highlights the need for clarification and interim reconciliation steps.
CBDT notifies tax exemption for a development authority under Section 10(46A), effective from AY 2024-25. The ruling confirms retrospective benefit with no adverse impact on taxpayers.
