Daily Newsletter - February 6, 2026
Latest additions to CAalley:
Exposure Drafts:
Acts & Regulations:
Tech Zone – Simplifying Technology for CAs:
Legal Updates:
News Update:
RBI proposes doubling MSME collateral-free loan limit to Rs 20 lakh
RBI to compensate digital fraud victims up to ₹25,000 for first loss
India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv
RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users
Here's why RBI kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in February MPC meet
RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in February policy review
Sebi proposes tighter rules for single-stock derivatives strategy
Sebi proposes greater flexibility for REITs and InvITs in liquid schemes; seeks stakeholder feedback
HC junks order granting brokerage refund of ₹66.66L to “ignorant” CA
Sebi bans 15 individuals from securities markets for 3 years; slaps Rs 3.6 cr penalty
Health insurance complaints rise 41% on claims disputes in FY25: Irdai
LIC takes ₹1,400 crore hit from loss of GST-linked input tax credit
Rs 2 crore in locker, but SBI allots it to someone else; Faridabad CA still charged
Govt rolls out startup status for deeptechs, extends recognition to 20 yrs
Govt eyes rule tweak to help Indian audit firms go global
Centre and states working on GST e-way bill revamp, official says
Centre notifies strict rules to curb illegal offshore mineral mining
India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference to begin FTA talks
India, US to sign first tranche of formal trade agreement by mid-March
New labour code changes and why companies are making one-time provisions
Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court
Why India is resetting GDP and CPI base years and what the change means
Cyber insurance explained: Shield against online fraud and ID theft
SEBI mulls over overhaul of 'fit and proper person' framework governing market intermediaries
ICAEW: Seven in-demand skills and roles in accounting firms in 2026
Fraud and technology: How to handle the double-edged sword
Exposure Drafts:
RBI releases draft revised Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2022
[Last date for Comments: February 27, 2026]
Draft Amendment Directions on Non-Banking Financial Companies – Branch Authorisation Directions
[Last date for Comments: February 27, 2026]
Consultation paper on ‘extending facility of standing instructions for Systemic Withdrawal Plan (SWP)/Systemic Transfer Plan (STP) for Mutual Fund units held in demat form’
[Last date for Comments: February 26, 2026]
Consultation Paper on Measures towards Ease of Doing Business for REITs and InvITs
[Last date for Comments: February 26, 2026]
Consultation Paper on Flexibility to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in Winding up the scheme / Surrendering the Registration
[Last date for Comments: February 26, 2026]
Consultation Paper On Draft Circular on Review of Inclusion of Historical Scenarios in Stress Testing and Coverage of Settlement Guarantee Fund for Commodity Derivatives Segment
[Last date for Comments: February 26, 2026]
Acts & Regulations:
Master Circular for compliance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 by listed entities
[Updated upto January 30, 2026]
Tech Zone – Simplifying Technology for CAs:
Shared Logins: The Quiet Risk Every CA Firm Lives With
Legal Updates:
Voluntary Retention Route – Imparting predictability and increasing ease of doing business
Reporting of value of units of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to Depositories
Creation/Invocation of pledge of securities through depository system.
Review of Calendar Spread margin benefit in Single stock derivatives on expiry day
Extension of Filling Annual RoDTEP Returns [Public Notice No.46]
