FSSAI issues draft rules banning PFAs and BPA in food contact materials; stakeholders can submit objections within 60 days of Gazette publication.
The RBI amended FEMA regulations to allow longer repatriation timelines for exporter accounts maintained in IFSCs. The key takeaway is enhanced flexibility for exporters using IFSC banking channels.
RBI circular allows Authorised Dealer banks to permit the investment of surplus funds in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts into non-convertible debentures/bonds and commercial papers.
RBI allows non-residents with Special Rupee Vostro Accounts to invest surplus rupees in corporate debt securities and commercial papers.
DGFT amends rice export policy, exempting the Certificate of Inspection (COI) requirement for all European countries, excluding EU, UK, and four others, for six months.
DGFT grants a one-time exemption for the export of 100 MT of DWR-162 wheat seed from the University of Dharwad to Indonesia via NCEL and Mangalore Port.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, through DGFT Notification No. 37/2025-26, has immediately amended the export policy for De-Oiled Rice Bran (DoRB), shifting its classification from ‘Prohibited’ to ‘Free’. This change removes the previous restriction that was in effect until September 30, 2025, allowing for unrestricted export under various ITC (HS) codes within Chapters 2302 and 2306.
The DGFT has exempted the export of 23 agricultural commodities, including rice, wheat, oils, and vegetables, to Bhutan from all restrictions or prohibitions immediately. (159 Characters)
MCA notifies amendment to IEPF Rules, 2016, substituting Form IEPF-5 with effect from 6 October 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013.
This Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) notification, effective from November 15, 2025, mandates the online filing of all new and pending appeals and applications. New Memorandums of appeal/application by assessee-taxpayers, as well as Applications/Memorandum of Cross Objection by the Respondent, must be filed online in PDF format signed by the Appellant through […]
