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The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a writ petition challenging the Enforcement Directorate's attachment of ₹18.10 crore under the PMLA, citing the availability of statutory remedies.
The NCLT has appointed a new liquidator following the previous liquidator's death, ensuring continuity in liquidation proceedings through a unanimous resolution by lenders. This highlights the importance of maintaining oversight in liquidation processes.
The NCLT has admitted a ₹2.47 crore insolvency plea, ruling that WhatsApp chats are inadequate to prove a pre-existing dispute without corroborating evidence. The decision underscores the importance of substantive documentary support in insolvency matters.
The Union Territory of Ladakh has officially established five new districts, along with the assignment of lead bank responsibilities for these areas. The new districts are Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass, and the announcement was made via a Gazette Notification.
The RBI imposed a ₹3.10 lakh penalty on Muthoot MCred Limited due to violations of asset classification norms effective August 14, 2026.
IndusInd Bank has been penalized ₹59.20 lakh by the RBI due to infractions concerning interest rates and asset securitization effective August 14, 2026.
Northern Arc Capital Limited has been fined ₹6.20 lakh by RBI for not complying with financial disclosure requirements as of August 14, 2026.
Fusion Finance Limited has been penalized ₹2.70 lakh by RBI for non-compliance with KYC guidelines effective August 14, 2026.
The RBI has reported significant forex inflows from FCNR(B) deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) totaling $56 billion as of August 13, 2026.
The RBI has announced that the premature redemption for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2021-22 Series V is permitted from August 17, 2026, with the redemption price determined based on a simple average of closing prices.
The Corporate Laws Bill 2026 proposes increasing the capital and turnover limits for small companies, with stakeholders advocating for further relief and safeguards.
NCLT has allowed the impleadment of Manyata Reality in a Section 213(b) company investigation, finding its involvement necessary for a comprehensive adjudication.
The NCLAT has upheld the admissibility of the second SFIO report in proceedings under Section 212(14A) of the Companies Act, reaffirming the engagement of investigative reports in corporate governance.