The government has restricted imports of low ash metallurgical coke with ash content below 18% from January to June 2026. Higher-ash metallurgical coke remains freely importable.
The Government has notified February 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Health and National Security Cess law. The move activates the statute without altering its scope or provisions.
The amended rules replace annual KYC with a three-year filing cycle for directors holding DINs. The key takeaway is reduced compliance frequency alongside stricter reporting of personal detail changes.
The government has extended the existing MEP on Natural Honey exports. Exporters must maintain a minimum FOB price of USD 1400 per metric ton until 31 March 2026.
The circular extends SCMTR transitional provisions until 31 March 2026. The key takeaway is continued facilitation while mandating correct electronic declarations by all stakeholders.
Filing a statutory e-form with incorrect details was held to be a completed offence. Even clerical errors can attract penalties, irrespective of subsequent correction requests.
The regulator revised PoP charges for NPS schemes, introducing quarterly AUM-based fees with an optional ₹200 first-year flat charge and clear rules on recovery.
The MAS initiative provides financial and institutional backing for international market access activities. It prioritises MSMEs and aims to build long-term global trade linkages.
A new appendix prescribes uniform formats for letters and permissions issued to EOUs. The move streamlines procedures while allowing limited flexibility to authorities.
Biris are expressly listed under the 9% schedule, distinct from other tobacco items. This creates product-specific clarity for UTGST compliance.
