FEMA Export-Import Regulations Amended for 2026
RBI amends FEMA export-import rules to ease compliance and reflect trade developments. Key changes in documentation and reporting timelines.
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RBI amends FEMA export-import rules to ease compliance and reflect trade developments. Key changes in documentation and reporting timelines.
RBI consolidates credit guidelines for SCs and STs into a single master circular. Ensures equitable access and better credit flow to marginalised communities.

The Supreme Court has directed the registry to explain the abrupt removal of a batch of contempt petitions from the causelist, including a high-profile case on IPS officer deputations.

The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed investigation into criminal proceedings against Rishabh Telang, co-founder of Cult.fit, involving allegations of cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust.

The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate cannot take cognisance of a private complaint under Section 223(1) of the BNSS without first examining the complainant and witnesses on oath and affording the accused an opportunity to be heard.
The RBI released the report of the Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to State Governments chaired by I S N Prasad. The committee reviewed state-wise WMA limits and financial accommodation mechanisms.
The Reserve Bank of India conducted multiple Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions on September 29 and 30, 2026, to manage short-term liquidity. Total accepted amounts exceeded ₹2.4 lakh crore at a uniform cut-off rate of 5.24%.
Courts differ on whether Section 47 trademark cancellation proceedings amount to 'rectification' under Section 124, affecting stay of infringement suits—key for litigation strategy.

The Delhi High Court ruled that a formal declaration under Rule 124 is not mandatory to invoke Section 11(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, affirming that well-known trademark status can be established through evidence in individual proceedings.
Public listing of InvITs demands early readiness in structure, compliance, financial reporting, disclosure systems, and governance.
SEBI clarifies that a person need not be 'connected' to qualify as an insider if they possess or access UPSI under the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations.
SEBI has issued a consolidated Master Circular for Debenture Trustees effective 28 September 2026, replacing the August 2025 circular. The update streamlines compliance and incorporates recent regulatory changes.
The RBI has finalised the regulatory framework for novation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts, based on stakeholder feedback, enhancing risk management and settlement efficiency in financial markets.