The ROC Gwalior penalized a company for undertaking integrated poultry farming without altering its main object clause. Though later rectified, the violation of Sections 13 and 10 attracted penalty under Section 450.
Notification 24/2026 substitutes revised tariff values for palm oil, soya oil, brass scrap, gold and silver under Section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. The update standardizes customs valuation effective 28 February 2026, while retaining areca nut value unchanged.
The Central Government has approved a Chennai-based higher education trust for scientific research under Section 35(1)(ii) for AY 2026-27 to 2030-31. The approval is conditional upon compliance with Rule 5E, timely filing of Form 10BD, and issuance of Form 10BE to donors.
The regulator has introduced new operational guidelines for PoPs handling NPS-Lite to enhance accountability, service standards, and risk controls. The framework mandates compensation for delays and tighter reporting from April 1, 2026.
Revised guidelines require Points of Presence to compensate subscribers for service delays or operational failures without waiting for complaints. The move reinforces accountability, transparency, and consumer protection in NPS operations.
SEBI has modified Chapter IX of the NCS Master Circular to align green debt certification rules with broader ESG debt norms. Issuers must appoint independent, conflict-free ESG experts with clear disclosure obligations.
PFRDA clarified that the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 take effect from 23 February 2026. The circular also directs stakeholders to read paragraph 12 alongside a related regulatory instruction issued the same day.
SEBI has superseded Clause 2.6 of the Master Circular, introducing revised scheme categories, overlap limits, and standardized naming norms.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.
