SEBI mandates automated trading window closure for immediate relatives of designated persons ahead of financial results, per new circular and FAQs.
RBI’s MPC cut the repo rate to 5.50% and shifted to a neutral stance in June 2025, aiming to balance inflation targeting with support for economic growth.
A new finance ministry notification grants TDS exemptions for specific payments to International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) units, effective July 1, 2025.
FSSAI revises 2018 Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, introducing new definitions for RTDs, country liquors, honey wine, and craft beer. Changes effective January 1, 2026.
The RBI has reduced the Priority Sector Lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% of ANBC, effective FY 2025-26, adjusting the flexible component from 35% to 20%.
NPCI modifies UPI chargeback rules, introducing RGNB for remitting banks to directly raise genuine disputes declined under existing negative chargeback rules.
CBIC and FSSAI extend NOC validity to 365 days for imported alcoholic beverages (>10% alcohol, no expiry date) to streamline trade.
India’s import policy for colloidal and other precious metal compounds under CTH 2843 shifts from Free to Restricted effective immediately.
Enforcement Directorate issues directive on summoning legal practitioners, emphasizing compliance with Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Customs modifies import policy for Palladium, Rhodium, and Iridium. Alloys with over 1% gold are now restricted, effective immediately.
