Daily Updates

Customs: Anti-dumping duty was imposed on imports of “Natural Mica Based Pearl Industrial Pigments (excluding cosmetic grade)” originating in or exported from China PR. The levy, originally applicable for five years, has now been extended up to 25 November 2026. (Notification No. 09/2026-Customs (ADD) dated 22.05.26)

Composite GST assessment order for multiple periods invalid separate orders required for each year { A Square Associates vs. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sti [2026] 186 taxmann.com 204 (Andhra Pradesh)} Facts Petitioner challenged a GST assessment order passed by the department. The impugned order covered more than one financial year/tax period through a single consolidated assessment …

Judicial Corner: Composite GST assessment order for multiple periods invalid separate orders required for each year { A Square Associates vs. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sti [2026] 186 taxmann.com 204 (Andhra Pradesh)} (22.05.2026) Read More »

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Valuation provisions under the CIRP, Liquidation and Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution frameworks have been revised. The amendments allow a single set of valuers in specified MSME cases and modify the methodology for determining valuation under the pre-pack insolvency process. (NOTIFICATION F. NO. IBBI/2026-27/GN/REG141 dated 20.05.26)

GST: Rule 35 of the Health Security and National Security Cess Rules, 2026 has been amended to streamline cess fund administration by removing the quarterly transfer requirement and revising the framework for allocation, utilisation, and accounting of cess collections. (NOTIFICATION NO. 03/2026-HSNS CESS dated 20.05.26)

FEMA and Banking: The Debts Recovery Tribunals (Refund of Court Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026 now permit refund applications to be filed by the applicant alone or jointly with the defendant, easing procedural requirements. (NOTIFICATION NO. G.S.R 372(E) dated 20.05.26)    

Customs: Customs has standardized procedures for Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance. Such clearances shall not be linked to physical boarding of vessels and may be granted remotely based on electronic filings, while boarding will follow a risk-based approach. (Circular No. 26/2026-Customs dated 19.05.2026)

Customs: Imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels/modules from China PR by M/s Anhui Krant Aluminum Products Co., Ltd. will undergo provisional assessment during the New Shipper Review. Importers may need to furnish security and could be liable for retrospective anti-dumping duty. (Notification No. 07/2026-Customs (ADD)  dated 19.05.2026)

Customs: Effective from 20 May 2026, revised customs tariff values have been prescribed. Tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, gold and areca nuts remain unchanged, while the tariff value for silver has been fixed at USD 2,455 per kilogram. (Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 19.05.2026)

RBI: Local Area Banks are now subject to the third amendment directions comprehensively updating the presentation and disclosure norms for their financial statements. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/92 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: Commercial Banks must adopt the sixth amendment directions regarding the presentation and disclosure of financial statements to enhance reporting transparency and consistency. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/91 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: The prudential norms on capital adequacy for Commercial Banks have been amended, revising risk weights and capital requirements to strengthen financial resilience. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/90 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: Regional Rural Banks must strictly comply with the recent amendments concerning the classification, valuation, and operational guidelines of their investment portfolios. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/89 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: The regulatory framework for the classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios of Rural Co-operative Banks has been amended to improve reporting transparency. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/88 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: Urban Co-operative Banks are required to implement the newly amended valuation and classification rules for their investment portfolios to maintain systemic financial stability. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/87 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: The Reserve Bank has introduced updated amendments regarding the classification, valuation, and operations of investment portfolios specifically tailored for Local Area Banks. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/86 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: Payments Banks must adhere to the newly amended directions for the classification, valuation, and operation of their investment portfolios to ensure regulatory compliance. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/85 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: Investment portfolio norms concerning classification, valuation, and operations for Small Finance Banks have been revised to align with updated market risk frameworks. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/84 dated 18.05.2026]

RBI: The directions for classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios for Commercial Banks are amended, updating valuation methodologies and accounting standards, effective immediately. [Notification No. RBI/2026-2027/83 dated 18.05.2026]  

RBI: Amendment directions have been issued on investment portfolio management, requiring RRBs, SFBs and Payments Banks to maintain an IFR of at least 2% of AFS/FVTPL investments, while UCBs and RCBs must maintain a minimum IFR of 5% of their investment portfolio. (PRESS RELEASE NO. 2026-2027/284 dated 18.05.2026)

SEBI: An updated Master Circular consolidates market surveillance provisions covering insider trading disclosures, trading window closure, system-driven disclosures, surveillance lapses, Non-Convertible Securities amendments and the PAN freezing framework for designated persons. (MASTER CIRCULAR NO. HO/43/15/12(3)2025-ISD-POD2/I/11734/2026 dated 15.05.2026)