Regulatory Updates

Real-time updates from MCA, ICSI, SEBI, RBI, GST, and CBDT to keep your business compliant.

MCA
NOTIFICATION| Ref: MCA/IICA/2026/02

MCA Consultation on Filing Reforms & Simplifying Compliance for Viksit Bharat 2047

MCA collaborates with IICA for stakeholder consultations on rationalising filing architecture under Companies Act, 2013.

17 April 2026 Ministry of Corporate Affairs
ICSI
AMENDMENT| Ref: ICSI/SYL/2026/01

ICSI Announces New Syllabus for CS Executive and Professional Programme

ICSI introduces new syllabus for CS Executive and Professional with ESG, data protection, and AI governance modules.

10 April 2026 Institute of Company Secretaries of India
MCA
AMENDMENT| Ref: MCA/INC/2026/01

MCA Invites Feedback on New Incorporation Rules 2026 to Boost Ease of Doing Business

MCA proposes wide-ranging amendments to Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 to simplify procedures and reduce compliance burden.

8 April 2026 Ministry of Corporate Affairs
CBDT
NOTIFICATION| Ref: CBDT/ITR/2026/22

CBDT Notifies New Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2026-27

CBDT notifies new ITR forms for AY 2026-27 with mandatory crypto asset disclosure and enhanced foreign asset reporting.

1 April 2026 Central Board of Direct Taxes
SEBI
CIRCULAR| Ref: SEBI/HO/CFD/2026/85

SEBI Issues Circular on Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Listed Entities

SEBI mandates enhanced disclosure requirements for listed entities covering RPT, whistleblower complaints, and ESG disclosures.

28 March 2026 Securities and Exchange Board of India
GST
NOTIFICATION| Ref: GSTC/55/2026

GST Council Recommends Key Changes in E-invoicing and Return Filing

GST Council recommends e-invoicing threshold reduction to Rs. 2 crore, dynamic QR code mandate, and simplified quarterly returns.

15 March 2026 GST Council
SEBI
CIRCULAR| Ref: SEBI/IMD/AIF/2026/42

SEBI Introduces New Framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

SEBI revises AIF regulatory framework with enhanced transparency and investor protection measures.

15 March 2026 Securities and Exchange Board of India
RBI
GUIDELINE| Ref: RBI/FEMA/2026/15

RBI Releases Master Direction on Foreign Investment in India - Updated FEMA Compliance

RBI consolidates FEMA regulations for foreign investment with updated reporting timelines and pricing guidelines.

20 February 2026 Reserve Bank of India
RBI
NOTIFICATION| Ref: RBI/ODI/2026/08

RBI Announces New Overseas Investment (ODI) Liberalisation Measures

RBI liberalises Overseas Direct Investment framework with higher automatic route limits and simplified reporting.

5 February 2026 Reserve Bank of India
ICSI
CIRCULAR| Ref: ICSI/CPE/2026/03

ICSI Issues Revised Guidelines for Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

ICSI revises CPE guidelines with minimum structured learning hours and mandatory ESG module for practising CS members.

15 January 2026 Institute of Company Secretaries of India