The Government has raised customs duty from 5% to 10% on several precious metals and related tariff items through Notification No. 15/2026-Customs. The amendment also introduces a special provision for spent catalyst and ash containing precious metals.
PFRDA has expanded the NPS Sanchay incentive framework to include CSC-VLEs, BCs/Pension Sakhis, and PACS operating through PoPs. The move aims to strengthen last-mile pension outreach and improve pension inclusion.
CBIC amended Notification No. 12/97-Customs (N.T.) to include Village Namli, Ratlam as an authorized customs location. The notification permits unloading of imported goods and loading of export goods, expanding customs infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.
DGFT amended Appendix 2B of FTP 2023 to include authorised agencies permitted to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-UK CETA. The notification specifies product-wise authorities and SEZ-based issuing agencies.
SEBI held that invocation of pledged shares may be treated similarly to sale transactions since beneficial ownership changes upon invocation. The guidance explains that contra trade restrictions may apply depending on transactions undertaken within the six-month period.
ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of Form PAS-3 under Section 42(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. The authority held that delayed filing of return of allotment attracts a separate penalty under Section 42(9).
ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of Form MGT-14 under Section 117 of the Companies Act, 2013. The authority granted reduced penalties after recognizing the company as a start-up eligible for Section 446B benefits.
ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement issue related to one integrated transaction and did not warrant multiple penalties. The authority accepted the company’s contention that Section 42(10) does not contemplate separate penalties for each procedural deviation.
ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for failure to file commencement of business declaration within the prescribed period under Section 10A. The delay occurred after the foreign subscriber could not remit share capital due to SWIFT KYC issues.
DGFT amended Para 2.91 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 to allow exporters to obtain Certificates of Origin under India-UK CETA through self-declaration. The amendment also retains the existing authorised agency certification mechanism.
