CBIC has issued a circular allowing stranded Indian nationals to bring pet dogs and cats into India with relaxed documentation requirements. The one-time measure addresses extraordinary circumstances in war-affected regions.
The new framework allows FinTech entities to test innovative financial solutions under regulatory supervision. It replaces the earlier 2022 sandbox guidelines with expanded testing mechanisms.
The government has changed the import policy of specific studded silver jewellery items from Free to Restricted. Importers must now obtain authorization for these products.
SEBI has modified SGF coverage norms for commodity derivatives clearing corporations, requiring stress testing based on the simultaneous default of at least three clearing members. The move aims to strengthen risk management while easing compliance.
SEBI now requires draft abridged prospectuses and QR code-linked disclosures in IPO documents. The move enhances investor access to key information and improves transparency.
The adjudicating authority penalized a company for not maintaining the required number of directors liable to retire by rotation. The violation continued for over 700 days before being rectified.
The corrigendum addresses an incorrect naming in the previous notification. It substitutes the correct title without changing the substance of the rules.
The insurance regulator clarified that certificates of registration for intermediaries will now remain valid indefinitely. The change eliminates the earlier three-year renewal framework, subject to payment of an annual fee.
CBIC amends the customs jurisdiction under Notification 21/2022 to redefine areas under the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Visakhapatnam. The update clarifies coverage of ports, SEZs, airports, and multiple districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Banks holding currency chests were instructed to function normally on March 31, 2026, despite the holiday. The directive supports timely settlement of government transactions before the financial year closes.
