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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.
ROC Coimbatore has imposed a ₹3.5 lakh penalty for failing to appoint an Internal Auditor under Section 138, highlighting the criticality of compliance with internal governance standards.
ROC Cuttack has imposed an ₹8 lakh penalty for the failure to appoint required Independent Directors under Section 149 of the Companies Act, reflecting the regulatory emphasis on corporate governance.
A penalty of ₹4.5 lakh has been imposed by ROC Kolkata for the non-filing of Form CSR-2, underscoring the importance of compliance with CSR requirements.
The Reserve Bank of India has updated its guidelines for Non-Banking Financial Companies regarding responsible business conduct, focusing on recovery agent engagement.
The Reserve Bank of India has released the Third Amendment Directions concerning Housing Finance Companies, emphasizing changes in the engagement of recovery agents.
The Calcutta High Court has set aside injunction orders related to share buybacks due to a lack of documented reasoning in the decisions. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of providing clear rationale in injunction orders.
The Competition Commission of India has closed its case against Maharashtra PWD, citing a lack of prima facie evidence for anti-competitive behavior related to specifications. This decision underscores the need for substantive evidence in competition law cases.
The National Company Law Tribunal has directed the admission of a financial creditor's claim where service dues were settled through an allotment of a commercial unit. This ruling highlights the inclusion of non-cash settlement methods in the recognition of financial debts.
Preliminary data on India's balance of payments for June 2026 highlights a significant current account deficit.