The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research purposes. The approval remains valid from AY 2026-27 to AY 2030-31 and enables tax benefits linked to scientific research.
The IBBI Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce nominee directors on IPA governing boards and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The changes aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and regulatory supervision in insolvency professional agencies.
The DGFT has amended the export policy of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited” with immediate effect until September 30, 2026. The notification aims to regulate sugar exports while allowing limited exemptions for specified categories and government-approved shipments.
Notification 18/2026 amends concessional customs rates under India-UAE CEPA effective 13 May 2026. Importers claiming India-UAE CEPA benefits to face revised tariff concession structure under latest amendment.
Ministry of Finance hikes concessional import duty on gold, silver and platinum from 4.35% to 10% under Notification 57/2000-Customs effective 13 May 2026.
Customs Notification 16/2026 Changes AIDC Structure for Gold, Silver and Platinum Imports – New customs notification modifies AIDC rates for bullion, jewellery components and recycled precious metal imports.
The Government has raised customs duty from 5% to 10% on several precious metals and related tariff items through Notification No. 15/2026-Customs. The amendment also introduces a special provision for spent catalyst and ash containing precious metals.
The amended directions permit commercial banks to recognize current year profits for CRAR calculations on a quarterly basis. RBI also prescribed audit and limited review requirements for such recognition.
The IFSCA amended the Finance Company Regulations, 2021 to permit Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to undertake leasing and financing activities. The amendment also prescribes minimum fund requirements and grants exemptions from certain regulations.
RBI amended the capital adequacy norms for Small Finance Banks by revising provisions governing inclusion of quarterly profits in CET1 capital. The new framework prescribes audit requirements and a revised profit eligibility formula.
