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REC Ltd — Intimation of RBI No Objection Certificate (BSE Reg 30 filing, 15 Oct 2026)
MandatoryRBI Grants No Objection Certificate for REC Limited–PFC Merger: What the 15 October Clearance Means
RBI granted a conditional NoC on 15 Oct 2026 for REC Ltd's merger into Power Finance Corporation under Sections 230–232. Shareholder, creditor and NCLT approvals are still pending.
REC Ltd — Intimation of RBI No Objection Certificate (BSE Reg 30 filing, 15 Oct 2026)
16 October 202610 min
Review of certain aspects of the Closing Auction Session, market timings and settlement methodology for derivatives contracts
SEBI Finalises Closing Auction Session Framework: 10-Minute CAS, 30-Minute VWAP Expiry Settlement
SEBI's 15 Oct 2026 circular (HO/47/11/11(3)2025-MRD-POD2/I/23843/2026) finalises the Closing Auction Session: a 10-minute CAS at 3:30–3:40 pm, expiry-day derivatives settlement on the 30-minute VWAP of the last 30 minutes of continuous trading.
Review of certain aspects of the Closing Auction Session, market timings and settlement methodology for derivatives contracts
16 October 202611 min
IFSCA Press Release — Formation of IFSCA Technical Working Group on CIC
IFSCA Constitutes Technical Working Group on Credit Information Companies for GIFT IFSC
IFSCA has constituted a standing Technical Working Group on Credit Information Companies to examine technical, operational, legal and regulatory issues for CICs in GIFT IFSC. The 9-member group — convened by CRIF for FY 2026-27 — will recommend standardised credit-data reporting formats, data correc
IFSCA Press Release — Formation of IFSCA Technical Working Group on CIC
16 October 20269 minRBI OFFICIAL GAZETTE BRIEFReserve Bank of India
RBI
Government Approves Strategic Sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax (CCEA): 60.72% Stake for ₹52,878 Crore
CCEA has approved the sale of the government's 30.48% and LIC's 30.24% stakes in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings' 10955230 Canada Inc at ₹81 per share — ₹52,878.08 crore in total. GoI retains 15%, LIC 19%; completion awaits RBI fit-and-proper clearance.
15 October 20265 minTAXATION OFFICIAL GAZETTE BRIEFCorporate Law Update
TAXATION
India–Mauritius Tax Treaty Gets a Principal Purpose Test: Notification No. 135/2026
CBDT has notified the 2024 Protocol amending the India–Mauritius DTAA (S.O. 5611(E), dated 13 October 2026), inserting a Principal Purpose Test (Article 27B) and an anti-treaty-shopping preamble. The Protocol has been in force since 10 August 2026.
15 October 20266 min
Compilation of Informal Guidance relating to SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015 for the period Oct 2015- Sept 2026
SEBI PIT Informal Guidance 2015–2026: What 39 Letters Say on Contra Trade, Pledge, Trading Window and Designated Persons
SEBI's compilation of 39 informal guidance letters on the PIT Regulations, 2015 (Oct 2015 to Sep 2026) grouped by issue: contra trade, pledge, trading window, trading plans, UPSI, designated persons and intermediaries, with practical takeaways.
Compilation of Informal Guidance relating to SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015 for the period Oct 2015- Sept 2026
13 October 202626 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026
MandatorySEBI Settlement Regulations 2026: New Rules, Fees, Formula and Fast-Track Process
SEBI’s Settlement Regulations, 2026 replace the 2018 framework, introducing revised rules for settlement eligibility, application fees, settlement amount calculations, fast-track procedures, confidentiality benefits and pending applications.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026
9 October 2026Eff. 7 November 202626 min
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How to File a Trademark in India: A Practical Guide for Startups
In this blog, we will cover everything about how to file a trademark in India, including the application process, trademark classes, documents, government fees, examination, opposition, and registration for startups.
7 October 20267 min
Address by Chairman at Nation-wide launch of Project Jagrook
SEBI Chairman on Project Jagrook (5 October 2026): Investor Awareness Campaign, Survey Findings and Timeline
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey's 5 October 2026 Chandigarh address launches Project Jagrook's media campaign (till March 2027) and cites survey data: 63% awareness but only about 9.5% participation.
Address by Chairman at Nation-wide launch of Project Jagrook
5 October 202612 min
Address by Chairman at 12th Convention of CPAI
SEBI Chairman at CPAI Convention (3 October 2026): Commodity Derivatives Reforms and the Road Ahead
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey's 3 October 2026 CPAI address lists recent reforms and five next steps for commodity derivatives, including non-agricultural position limits and phased physical settlement.
Address by Chairman at 12th Convention of CPAI
3 October 202612 min