A summary of IFSCA’s draft FinTech Sandbox Framework, which outlines a regulatory environment for testing new financial products and services in India’s IFSCs.
Notification 30/2025-26 amends India’s import policy. ATS-8 imports valued under US$111/kg are restricted until Sep 30, 2026. Exemptions apply for EOUs and SEZ units.
SEBI has updated its Custodian Regulations, increasing the minimum net worth to Rs. 75 crore. The amendment also outlines new responsibilities for custodians and allows them to provide other financial services.
Govt allows manufacturers to use existing stock and packaging without re-labelling until 31 Mar 2026; revised GST prices to be communicated to retailers.
A new customs notification from the Ministry of Finance, effective September 22, 2025, extends an exemption to include the integrated tax on certain goods.
IGST on imported goods for petroleum operations increased from 5% to 18% effective 22 Sept 2025. DGH certificates required for compliance.
The Ministry of Finance has set a new deadline of June 30, 2026, for filing appeals with the GST Appellate Tribunal for orders communicated before April 1, 2026.
The Ministry of Finance has notified new rules for the GST Appellate Tribunal, mandating that the Principal Bench will hear specific cases involving identical questions of law or issues under the IGST and CGST Acts.
A new customs notification from the Ministry of Finance, effective September 22, 2025, adds a list of defense-related items and parts to a previous exemption list.
CBDT exempts Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission under section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act, effective from AY 2024-25