IEPFA Draft Amendments: Fast-Track Low-Value Investor Refunds Rules
IEPFA invites public comments on proposed rule amendments to simplify refunds, including a 30-day timeline for low-value claims based on company verification.
Category: Updates
DGFT Notifies 2nd Round of Gold TRQ Allocation under India-UAE CEPA FY 2025-26
DGFT issues Public Notice 45/2025-26 detailing the second round of gold TRQ allocation under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26 through MSTC e-auction.
GSTN Advisory on RSP-Based Valuation of Tobacco Goods Under GST
GSTN issues advisory on RSP-based valuation of notified tobacco goods under GST, explaining tax calculation and reporting in e-Invoice, e-Way Bill and GSTR-1 from Feb 1, 2026.
Customs Duty on Electronic Goods Raised to 20% to Boost Local Manufacturing
The Finance Ministry raises customs duty on flat panel displays to 20% and cuts duty on components to promote domestic electronics manufacturing under Make in India.
IFSCA Issues Guidelines on Third-Party Fund Scheme Filing
IFSCA clarifies procedure and documents for filing schemes under Third-Party Fund Management arrangements by authorised FMEs.
RBI’s New FEMA Regulations for EXIM of Goods & Services from October 2026
RBI issues FEMA (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, replacing existing Master Directions to simplify compliance and improve ease of doing business from 1 October 2026.
SEBI Extends SWAGAT-FI Framework to Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs)
SEBI extends the SWAGAT-FI framework to FVCIs, enabling single-window registration, 10-year validity, and reduced KYC from June 2026.
SEBI Introduces SWAGAT-FI Framework for Trusted Foreign Investors
SEBI’s SWAGAT-FI framework offers 10-year registration and reduced KYC for eligible trusted foreign investors, effective June 1, 2026.
SEBI Introduces Closing Auction Session (CAS) for Equity Markets, Replaces VWAP
SEBI introduces the Closing Auction Session (CAS) to replace VWAP-based closing prices for select stocks, improving transparency and price discovery.
Budget 2026-27: Crypto Market Seeks Regulatory Clarity, Tax Relief on VDAs
Ahead of Budget 2026–27, the crypto sector seeks regulatory clarity and rationalisation of 1% TDS and VDA taxation to boost investor confidence.