SEBI Proposes Phased Physical Settlement in Agricultural Commodity Derivatives
SEBI's proposal aims to transition agricultural derivatives to physical settlement through objective triggers, aspiring to enhance transparency and market integrity.
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SEBI's proposal aims to transition agricultural derivatives to physical settlement through objective triggers, aspiring to enhance transparency and market integrity.
In response to concerns about excessive penalties, SEBI has proposed a cap on fines for breaches of position limits in commodity derivatives trading.
This article evaluates regulatory concerns surrounding the redistribution of privately placed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPP), highlighting risks for investors.
The proposal by SEBI allows mutual funds to utilize intraday borrowings for a broader range of liquidity management purposes, extending beyond traditional redemption needs.
SEBI mandates detailed disclosures on the websites of listed companies as per LODR Regulations, 2015. The regulations cover financial information, governance practices, and investor communications.
IRDAI has approved a Risk Based Capital framework aimed at enhancing solvency assessment in the insurance sector, aligning it with global standards.
The NCLT Mumbai ruled that a director diverted rental income through forged agreements. The Tribunal mandated a refund with interest and referred the case to the IBBI.
The Registrar of Companies in Chennai penalized a company and its director for a significant delay in filing Form MGT-7, emphasizing that such lapses attract substantial penalties.
The Registrar of Companies emphasized that Section 155 strictly prohibits holding multiple Director Identification Numbers (DINs). Penalties were enforced despite the subsequent surrender of the duplicate DIN via DIR-5.
The Telangana High Court has directed GST authorities to accept manual applications for revocation of cancelled registrations where online filings are restricted. This provides relief for many affected taxpayers.
A new report details how editable fields in the GSTR-3B form facilitate tax evasion by suppliers, jeopardizing GST compliance for honest taxpayers. This raises concerns over enforcement and compliance.
The Telangana High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order due to delay, citing the Glaxo Smith Kline decision. This emphasizes the need for timely action in GST matters.

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the jurisdiction of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) to revise 'unallocated' head office expenses within tax holiday units, ensuring the integrity of tax assessments.