CBIC newsletter notes Women’s Day celebrations, post-budget interactions, and DRI’s gold smuggling seizures in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
IFSCA issues cyber security guidelines for IFSC regulated entities, effective April 1, 2025, focusing on governance, frameworks, and audits.
DGFT extends Free import policy for Urad beans (ITC HS 07133110) to March 31, 2026, amending import policy conditions.
DGFT extends Free import period for Yellow Peas (ITC HS 07131010) to May 31, 2025, with no MIP or port restrictions, subject to online registration.
SEBI and NISM introduce a certification exam on AML/CFT for securities market intermediaries, covering PMLA rules and related guidelines.
Amendments to Para 10.12(D) of HBP 2023 streamline GAER for SCOMET item re-exports. One-time authorization now includes quarterly reporting requirements.
India amends rice export policy, limiting inspection certificate requirement to specific European nations for six months.
IRDAI allows insurers to undertake Bond Forwards for hedging under specific conditions, aligning with RBI’s 2025 guidelines on forward contracts in government securities.
Tristar Transport India Pvt. Ltd. fined for delays in filing BEN-1 and BEN-2 under Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013. Directors also face penalties.
India amends export policy, allowing free export of broken rice under HS code 1006 40 00. The restriction is lifted with immediate effect.
