PFRDA clarified that the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025 take effect from 23 February 2026. The circular also directs stakeholders to read paragraph 12 alongside a related regulatory instruction issued the same day.
SEBI has superseded Clause 2.6 of the Master Circular, introducing revised scheme categories, overlap limits, and standardized naming norms. Mutual funds must realign portfolios and disclose category-wise overlaps monthly to enhance transparency.
DGFT directed Regional Authorities to proportionately reduce Average Export Obligation for sectors witnessing over 5% export decline. The relief applies under Para 5.17(a) of FTP 2023 and must be endorsed in EPCG authorisations.
SEBI has directed all regulated entities and their agents to prominently display their registered name and registration number on social media posts related to the securities market. The move aims to distinguish regulated content from unregistered sources and strengthen investor protection.
SEBI issued a caution after fraudsters circulated forged notices demanding Securities Transaction Tax payments. The regulator clarified it does not issue STT payment notices and urged investors to verify communications through official channels.
SEBI has directed mutual funds to value physical Gold and Silver using polled spot prices from recognized stock exchanges instead of LBMA AM fixing. The change, effective April 1, 2026, aims to align valuations with domestic market conditions and ensure uniformity.
SEBI issued an alert after fraudsters offered to manage trading accounts while promising guaranteed returns. The regulator clarified that such account handlers are unregistered and advised investors not to share login credentials.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposed amendments to align food product standards with the Packaging Regulations, 2018 and Labelling and Display Regulations, 2020. The draft replaces references to the earlier 2011 packaging and labelling framework across multiple provisions.
The regulator has amended its 2022 AML/CFT Guidelines to permit OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC authentication for regulated entities in IFSCs. The change expands digital customer verification methods with immediate effect.
IBBI introduces standardized valuation formats, harmonised standards, and a Coordinating Valuer mechanism to improve credibility and comparability under the IBC.
