ROC Mumbai imposed penalties on a listed company and its officers for failing to file Form MR-2 within the prescribed timeline for appointment of a non-resident Whole Time Director. The adjudicating authority held that the 878-day delay violated Rule 7(3) read with Sections 196 and 201 of the Companies Act.
The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generation even if consignment value exceeds Rs. 50,000. The circular provides practical illustrations for better compliance understanding.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
ROC Patna imposed penalties on a Nidhi company and its Managing Director for failure to file financial statements under Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013. The balance sheet remained unfiled despite adjudication notice and hearing opportunity.
