CBIC notifies India-UK trade agreement origin rules from 15 July 2026, prescribing origin criteria, QVC tests and preferential tariff procedures.
Notification No. 24/2026-Customs exempts eligible animals imported under the India-UK trade agreement from customs duty and IGST, subject to re-export and prescribed conditions.
The government has extended anti-dumping duty on Normal Butanol imports from Malaysia, South Africa, and the USA for five years after finding that removing the duty could lead to continued dumping and injury to domestic industry.
Notification No. 14/2026-Customs (ADD) mandates provisional assessment of Glufosinate imports from China during an anti-absorption review while existing anti-dumping duty continues.
The government has ordered provisional assessment of Insoluble Sulphur imports from China after the Designated Authority found prima facie evidence of anti-dumping duty absorption during its review.
SEBI has amended the framework for handling clients’ unpaid securities by introducing direct demat pay-out with auto-pledge through CUSPA. The circular also prescribes timelines for pledge invocation, release, liquidation and phased implementation.
Importers and Customs Brokers must submit complete TP Bond applications with supporting documents, failing which processing may be delayed until deficiencies are rectified.
Maharashtra has overhauled the Co-operative Societies Rules by introducing a dedicated framework for housing societies covering registration, governance, redevelopment, recovery, and member rights. The amendments also replace several outdated provisions.
CBDT has notified tax exemption for specified income of the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority under section 10(46). The notification prescribes eligibility conditions and grants retrospective benefit for AYs 2022-23 and 2023-24.
SEBI has introduced a Settlement Helpdesk to assist applicants with filing settlement applications, computing indicative amounts, and tracking application status. The facility aims to simplify procedural compliance while providing informal, non-binding guidance.
