SEBI has superseded Clause 2.6 of the Master Circular, introducing revised scheme categories, overlap limits, and standardized naming norms. Mutual funds must realign portfolios and disclose category-wise overlaps monthly to enhance transparency.
DGFT directed Regional Authorities to proportionately reduce Average Export Obligation for sectors witnessing over 5% export decline. The relief applies under Para 5.17(a) of FTP 2023 and must be endorsed in EPCG authorisations.
SEBI has directed all regulated entities and their agents to prominently display their registered name and registration number on social media posts related to the securities market. The move aims to distinguish regulated content from unregistered sources and strengthen investor protection.
SEBI has directed mutual funds to value physical Gold and Silver using polled spot prices from recognized stock exchanges instead of LBMA AM fixing. The change, effective April 1, 2026, aims to align valuations with domestic market conditions and ensure uniformity.
The regulator has amended its 2022 AML/CFT Guidelines to permit OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC authentication for regulated entities in IFSCs. The change expands digital customer verification methods with immediate effect.
IFSCA has directed IFSC Banking Units to clearly include GIFT IFSC Banking Unit in their SWIFT BIC names to avoid misrouting of cross-border remittances. Compliance reporting is mandatory by June 30, 2026.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced CCFS-2026 allowing companies to file pending annual returns by paying only 10% of additional fees. The scheme offers a one-time compliance relief from 15 April to 15 July 2026.
The regulator has permitted sharing of structured subscriber information with Pension Funds to strengthen scheme promotion and performance assessment. The circular mandates strict compliance with data protection laws and regulatory oversight to prevent misuse.
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.
The RBI has updated Form ECB 1 and Form ECB 2 under the revised External Commercial Borrowing framework. Authorised Persons must comply with the new reporting formats with immediate effect.
