DoPPW clarified that enhanced gratuity ceiling of ₹25 lakh under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 applies solely to Central Government civil servants, not to PSUs, Banks, or Autonomous Bodies.
New guidelines from DoPPW mandate thorough internal examination of pension cases before referral. Submissions must be comprehensive, cite specific rules, and include Administrative Secretary approval.
CBIC issued Notification 45/2025-Customs, consolidating 30 standalone duty exemption notifications with the primary 50/2017-Customs for trade facilitation, effective November 1.
PFRDA introduces new guidelines and a revised form for NPS subscriber onboarding. Learn about the updated digital and physical registration modes, various KYC options, and how CKYC/Bank CBS data simplifies enrollment.
SEBI provided informal guidance to Equitymaster, confirming the ₹1,51,000 per annum fee cap for Research Analysts applies to all individual/HUF clients from January 8, 2025. RAs had until June 30, 2025, to comply and must refund any advance fee collected for periods exceeding one year.
SEBI exempted RattanIndia promoters from a mandatory open offer for transferring 74.86% stake to family trusts for succession, citing no change in control.
Learn about the government’s decision to lower GST on drugs and medical devices, effective from September 22, 2025, and how it impacts product pricing.
SEBI has clarified that close-ended Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) can make fresh investments during their extended tenure, provided fund documents allow and disclosures are made.
SEBI advises Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited on promoter reclassification to public, stating shareholder approval is required due to a related promoter holding over 1% voting rights.
SEBI clarifies that for takeover regulations, the acquisition date for shares is when the purchase order is placed, not when shares are credited to the demat account.
