The 2023 Competition Amendment Act strengthens CCI powers, introduces thresholds for high-value deals, and expands anti-competitive provisions to safeguard fair competition in digital markets.
The Government detailed the monitoring and compliance mechanisms used to ensure companies pass on GST rate reductions to end users. It highlights oversight by CBIC, NPPA directives, and consumer grievance channels.
The RBI introduces a detailed compliance framework for Payments Banks undertaking financial services. The update reinforces customer protection, risk controls, and strict limits on agency and referral activities.
RBI issued detailed 2025 Directions mandating stricter CRR and SLR maintenance, updated NDTL computation, and enhanced reporting duties for Payments Banks. The framework reinforces liquidity discipline and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
The RBI amends rules on exporting and importing currency to Nepal and Bhutan, capping Indian notes above ₹100 at ₹25,000 for travelers, simplifying cross-border currency movement.
The RBI has consolidated and strengthened norms for NBFCs accepting public deposits, prescribing stricter eligibility, liquidity, and disclosure requirements. The key takeaway is enhanced depositor protection through tighter prudential and operational controls.
RBI’s 2025 Directions set out comprehensive guidelines for issuing credit, debit, and co-branded cards by small finance banks, focusing on customer protection and risk management.
The regulator has introduced a unified governance framework for NBFCs, tightening board oversight, risk management, and compensation norms. The move aims to strengthen accountability and curb excessive risk-taking.
The RBI has issued new Directions governing how NBFCs classify, value, and operate their investment portfolios. The framework strengthens board oversight, accounting discipline, and risk controls across NBFC layers.
RBI issues 2025 directions defining board structure, risk management, and executive compensation for Small Finance Banks to strengthen governance and regulatory compliance.
