GST Portal revises interest computation in GSTR-3B, factoring minimum cash ledger balance and auto-populating non-editable interest. Taxpayers must self-assess and pay any additional liability.
On February 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons for public consultation, inviting comments until March 10, 2026. The draft, issued under FEMA, 1999 and the RBI Act, aims to refine and modernise the regulatory framework governing Authorised Dealers (AD Category-I banks and AD Category-III […]
The RBI has issued draft Directions requiring AD Category-I banks to report offshore INR foreign exchange derivative contracts undertaken by related parties. The move aims to plug transparency gaps in the OTC derivative market and improve pricing efficiency.
The revised framework enables acquisition financing and enhances lending limits against shares and REIT/InvIT units. Regulatory ceilings on listed debt-backed lending have been removed.
RBI has issued revised LBS guidelines to strengthen coordination among banks and government agencies. The framework enhances priority sector lending, credit planning, and accountability mechanisms.
RBI proposes permitting commercial banks to finance REITs subject to prudential exposure ceilings. The draft introduces safeguards to manage concentration and credit risk.
SEBI has initiated a multilingual AI-driven outreach to spread awareness about the SEBI Check Tool and validated UPI handles. The pilot aims to help investors verify payment details before transferring funds.
The RBI has issued draft guidelines extending the Kisan Credit Card tenure to six years and aligning drawing limits with actual cultivation costs. The proposal also standardizes crop seasons and expands eligible expenses for farmers.
RBI has issued draft amendment directions to standardise borrower treatment and recovery agent conduct across banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The move expands responsible business norms beyond select entities.
The CCI held that restricting warranty services in India to products bought from authorised distributors was unfair and discriminatory. The policy was found to limit consumer choice and deny market access to parallel importers, leading to a ₹27.38 crore penalty.
