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.
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.
GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to improve data accuracy and traceability of goods movement.
SEBI clarified that clients under Non-Discretionary PMS can pledge securities held in their demat accounts for personal borrowing. The regulator held that such pledging does not amount to borrowing by the portfolio manager as long as the decision is entirely client-driven.
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.
RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel norms. The proposal focuses on transparency, governance, comparability, and improved risk reporting standards for banks.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has clarified that customary units like inches, feet, and dozen may be used as supplementary declarations alongside SI metric units. However, SI units will continue to remain the legally recognized standard under the Legal Metrology Act.
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.
The amendment bars related parties, recent auditors, and connected persons from acting as registered valuers in pre-pack insolvency proceedings. The revised rules aim to ensure impartial and conflict-free valuation processes.
The IBBI amended the Liquidation Process Regulations, 2016 to allow appointment of one registered valuer for each asset class in MSME liquidation cases. The change is aimed at reducing costs and simplifying the liquidation framework for smaller businesses.
