March 18, 2026

Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in February 2026

  Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  Expansion of Regional Directors  MCA expanded Regional Director (RD) offices to 10 locations including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Delhi, etc. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Reorganisation of ROC Jurisdiction  Implementation of revised ROC jurisdiction structure deferred and made effective from 16 February 2026. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Master Circular for […]

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February 11, 2026

Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in January 2026

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) SEBI (LODR) Amendment Regulations, 2026  SEBI notified amendments to the Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations strengthening governance and disclosure standards, including director/KMP timelines, investor protection norms, and corporate governance clarifications. Read More: https://www.sebi.gov.in/ SEBI (Issue & Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 Amended to facilitate greater participation of retail investors […]

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December 23, 2025

Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in November 2025

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  Loans & Guarantees Clarification (Section 186)  MCA notified amendment clarifying that NBFCs’ ordinary-course lending and guarantee activities fall squarely within “business of financing industrial enterprises.” It will reduce ambiguity for NBFCs/finance companies in complying with Section 186 limits. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Enforcement on Preferential Issues / CCPS a “start-up” was penalized for issuing Compulsorily Convertible […]

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November 8, 2025

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Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in October 2025 Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  Establishment of RDs under Companies Act 2013 – MCA Notification No. 4852(E) dated 23.10.2025 On October 23, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued S.O. 4852(E) designating certain Regional Directors under section 396 of the Companies Act. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Establishment of ROCs under Companies Act […]

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October 7, 2025

Sep 02, 2025: IFSCA and ASIC Sign MoU to Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance inter-regulatory cooperation. The MoU aims to facilitate mutual assistance, share information on market trends and best practices, and collaborate on technology use and regulatory oversight. It also enables timely exchange of information on financial services events […]

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October 7, 2025

KKR, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund Sell $280-Mn Stake In Road InvIT

KKR & Co and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) have divested units worth $280 million (around INR 2,483 crores) in the NSE-listed Vertis Infrastructure Trust (formerly Highways Infrastructure Trust). Prior to the transaction, KKR held a 71.66% stake and OTPP 24.99%, with KKR selling units worth $226.3 million (around INR 2,007 crores) and OTPP $51.9 million (around INR 460 […]

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September 8, 2025

Macquarie Raises Capital For India EV Platform Vertelo

Macquarie Asset Management has raised $405 million (around INR 3,570 crores) for its fleet electrification platform, Vertelo, to accelerate investments in India’s growing EV market. Backed by global investors including the Green Climate Fund, Allianz Global Investors, and Australian Ethical Investment, Vertelo aims to deploy $1.5 billion (around INR 13,223 crores) over the next decade towards charging infrastructure, vehicle leasing, […]

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September 8, 2025

s release (Aug 2, 2025) on the Expert Committee Report for positioning GIFT IFSC as a Global Commodity Trading Hub:

India, one of the world’s largest commodity importers, is highly exposed to global price volatility and lacks strategic leverage in international commodity markets. Much of India’s commodity trade is currently routed through offshore hubs (like Singapore, Dubai), leading to economic loss and reduced global influence. GIFT IFSC was created to “onshore the offshore” and serve as India’s global financial hub. […]

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September 8, 2025

Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in August 2025

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 On August 26, the MCA introduced this amendment to the 2014 Rules. It replaces the current Form RD-1 with a revised version. The change will take effect on September 15, 2025. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025  Announced on August 28, this amendment requires […]

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