A January 2026 notification revises the national list of FSSAI-recognised laboratories by adding new facilities and removing select entries. The update enhances biological and chemical testing capacity across multiple states.
The Government has issued draft Coal Mines Safety Regulations, 2026 under the OSHWC Code, detailing safety standards, certification, mine management duties, and compliance requirements.
The notification exempts defined categories of income of a legal services authority, while warning that violations may lead to penalty and withdrawal of relief.
The amendment revises eligibility and experience criteria for key personnel in fund management entities, allowing greater flexibility for professionally qualified candidates. The key takeaway is wider access to talent without diluting regulatory oversight.
The government has approved an institution for scientific research under section 35(1)(ii), enabling donors to claim tax deductions. The key takeaway is that the approval is time-bound and subject to strict reporting and certification requirements.
Reporting formats are corrected and expanded, including a new line for Standing Deposit Facility deposits. This improves transparency and accuracy in CRR–SLR disclosures.
The amendment broadens the scope of eligible development financial institutions for CRR–SLR purposes. The key takeaway is wider institutional recognition with clearer regulatory coverage.
The amendment formally introduces SDF deposits as a reporting item for local area banks. This provides clearer treatment of RBI deposits within liquidity calculations.
The rules expand references to additional development financial institutions. This broadens eligibility and aligns reporting with current statutes.
The RBI updated CRR and SLR Directions to reflect recent banking law amendments. The key takeaway is immediate regulatory alignment and clearer compliance for rural co-operative banks.
