CBIC revised SAED on ATF exports to Rs. 16 per litre effective 16 May 2026, impacting aviation fuel exporters and export duty costs.
The Ministry of Finance amended the central excise notification issued in March 2026 by revising rates applicable to specified goods. The notification cites public interest and introduces revised per litre duty rates effective from 16 May 2026.
SEBI issued a revised Master Circular consolidating surveillance-related directions for stock exchanges, listed companies, intermediaries, and fiduciaries. The circular strengthens insider trading compliance through automated trading window restrictions and updated surveillance mechanisms.
SEBI issued clarifications after revised PAN application forms under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 created compliance challenges for Foreign Portfolio Investors. The relaxations simplify documentation and ease PAN allotment procedures for FPIs.
CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-Customs (N.T.). The revised rates will apply from 16 May 2026 for import valuation purposes.
ROC Mumbai penalised a company and its directors after finding that board meeting minute books were not maintained in accordance with Secretarial Standards. The authority held that absence of serial numbering in minute books violated Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013.
ROC Chennai held that an Additional Director who was not regularised at the AGM could not be treated as an officer in default during the violation period. The ruling highlights the importance of director status while fixing liability under the Companies Act.
SEBI has clarified that InvITs with borrowings exceeding 49% of asset value can use fresh debt for capital expenditure, road maintenance, and refinancing of eligible principal debt. The circular immediately expands financing flexibility for infrastructure trusts.
PFRDA has launched Retirement Income Schemes and drawdown options under NPS to allow flexible post-retirement payouts up to age 85. The framework also permits continued market-linked growth of retirement corpus.
SEBI has clarified that SPVs under InvITs can continue retaining SPV status even after termination or completion of concession agreements. The circular also prescribes timelines for exit, restructuring or acquisition of new infrastructure projects.
