RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. Revised framework seeks to improve foreign exchange service delivery while reducing compliance burdens for authorised entities.
PFRDA has introduced NPS Sanchay as a simplified National Pension System variant aimed at expanding pension coverage for India’s informal workforce. The scheme reduces complexities in investment selection and asset allocation.
RBI issued draft directions governing acquisition and treatment of specified non-financial assets acquired during recovery of non-performing loans. The framework introduces valuation, disclosure, and disposal requirements for regulated entities.
RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, and operational conditions for authorised persons. The regulations also restructure forex operations through new categorisation and oversight mechanisms.
The circular clarifies that SEBI regulations on insider trading, self-dealing, and front running will apply to all NPS investment activities. PFRDA withdrew its separate framework to eliminate regulatory duplication and ensure uniform compliance standards.
The Department of Posts revised the limit for voucher-free Aadhaar-authenticated withdrawals from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000. The move strengthens paperless banking and simplifies POSB transactions through e-KYC processes.
SEBI warned that AI-driven tools like Mythos can rapidly identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses across the securities market ecosystem. The advisory mandates stronger monitoring, patch management, and coordinated cyber resilience measures for regulated entities.
SEBI released an official list of Significant Indices that includes major benchmarks such as Nifty 50, Nifty Bank, and Sensex. Index providers managing these benchmarks must comply with the SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024.
The ROC imposed penalties after a company extended its rights issue offer period following requests from promoter shareholders. The adjudication order clarified that the Companies Act restricts rights issue offers from remaining open for more than 30 days.
The issue involved alleged incomplete disclosure under RTI. The authority held that all available records were already shared and no further disclosure was required.
