The IBBI amended the CIRP Regulations, 2016 to permit appointment of one set of registered valuers for MSME corporate debtors. The change aims to reduce costs and streamline insolvency resolution for small businesses.
ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction and did not justify multiple penalties. No penalty was imposed under Section 42(10) of the Companies Act.
ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under Section 117(1). Reduced penalties were granted after extending the benefit of Section 446B applicable to small companies and start-ups.
ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Section 42(8). The authority held that delay in filing return of allotment attracts separate penalty under Section 42(9).
ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Section 42(8). The authority held that such utilization violated the proviso to Section 42(4) of the Companies Act.
ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order held the director responsible for ensuring accuracy of e-form contents.
ROC Haryana ruled that non-transfer of unspent CSR amount within six months from the close of the financial year constituted a violation attracting adjudication penalty proceedings.
The updated IFSCA framework creates a detailed regulatory structure for ship leasing activities in IFSCs, including operating and financial leases. The circular aims to strengthen India’s maritime finance ecosystem through GIFT City and other IFSCs.
CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm oil, gold, silver, and brass scrap. The notification clarifies applicable customs valuation rates effective from 20 May 2026.
The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exporter during an ongoing new shipper review. Importers may face retrospective anti-dumping duty liability depending on the final outcome of the investigation.