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NCLAT Fortnightly (Feb 16–28, 2026) — Bar & Bench
Vistra ITCL v. Radius Estate Projects — NCLAT 2026: Covenant to Pay in Third-Party Mortgage Creates Financial Debt Under IBC
NCLAT reversed NCLT's May 2024 order and held that Vistra ITCL, acting as Debenture Trustee, qualifies as a Financial Creditor of Radius Estate Projects — because the mortgage deed contained a "covenant to pay," creating an independent guarantee-like obligation under Section 5(8) IBC.
NCLAT Fortnightly (Feb 16–28, 2026) — Bar & Bench
13 May 202628 min
Consultation paper on review of position limits for clients and penalty provision for violation / breach of position limits for Commodity Derivatives Segment.
MandatorySEBI Proposes Doubling Position Limits & Graduated Penalties for Commodity Derivatives — Consultation Paper, May 2026
SEBI issued a consultation paper on 12 May 2026 proposing to double client-level position limits across all agri commodity categories and replace the uniform penalty regime with a 3-tier structure — minor (₹10,000 cap), serious (₹2,00,000 cap), and wilful (SEBI enforcement referral).
Consultation paper on review of position limits for clients and penalty provision for violation / breach of position limits for Commodity Derivatives Segment.
13 May 202620 min
Notification No. FEMA 401/2026-RB dated April 30, 2026 — Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part III — Section 4, CG-MH-E-06052026-272222.
MandatoryRBI Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 Explained
RBI’s Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 (FEMA 401/2026) overhaul India’s forex authorisation regime with a three‑tier AD framework, stricter fit‑and‑proper and turnover rules, PRAVAAH‑based online applications and a new statutory appeal mechanism.
Notification No. FEMA 401/2026-RB dated April 30, 2026 — Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part III — Section 4, CG-MH-E-06052026-272222.
13 May 2026Eff. 6 May 202623 min
SEBI – Consultation Paper on Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
SEBI Consultation Paper 2026: Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
SEBI has proposed a pilot framework under which select agricultural commodity derivatives may initially trade as financially settled contracts and later transition to compulsory physical settlement. The objective is to balance early-stage liquidity with long-term spot market linkage.
SEBI – Consultation Paper on Phased Introduction of Physical Settlement in Select Agricultural Commodity Derivatives Contracts
12 May 20266 min
SEBI Consultation Paper — GARUDA Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of AIFs (11 May 2026)
SEBI GARUDA Proposal 2026: Faster AIF Scheme Launches, Direct Filing & Post-Facto Scrutiny
SEBI has proposed the GARUDA mechanism for AIF scheme launches under its Ease of Doing Business reforms. The consultation paper proposes 10-working-day timelines, direct filing for AI-only schemes and Angel Funds, and post-facto risk-based scrutiny.
SEBI Consultation Paper — GARUDA Mechanism for Processing of Placement Memorandum of AIFs (11 May 2026)
11 May 202620 min
RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)
MandatoryRBI Amends CET1 Capital Rules: Quarterly Profit Inclusion in CRAR Now Formula-Based — 2026 Amendment Directions Explained
RBI on May 8, 2026 amended CET1 capital rules for CRAR by removing the 25% NPA provisioning deviation condition. A new formula, EPt = NPt − 0.25×D×t, now applies to Commercial Banks, SFBs, and Payments Banks. Quarterly audited or reviewed financials are mandatory.
RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)
10 May 2026Eff. 8 May 202614 min
SEBI Circular No. HO/47/17/12(11)2025-MRD-POD3/I/11107/2026 dated May 08, 2026
SEBI’s New 30‑Day Lag Rule for Educational Use of Market Price Data: What MIIs and Educators Must Do by 1 July 2026
SEBI’s May 08, 2026 circular replaces the 1‑day sharing and 3‑month usage rules with a uniform 30‑day lag for sharing and using market price data in education, adds an audit‑trail requirement, and grants NISM a limited 1‑day access window for its simulation lab.
SEBI Circular No. HO/47/17/12(11)2025-MRD-POD3/I/11107/2026 dated May 08, 2026
8 May 2026Eff. 1 July 202622 min
SEBI Circular HO/47/17/12(8)2025-MRD-POD2 dated May 05, 2026
MandatorySEBI Specifies 'Significant Indices' — ₹20,000 Crore AUM Threshold, 48 Indices Listed, NSE/BSE/CRISIL Must Register by November 2026
SEBI circular dated May 5, 2026 specifies the first official list of 48 'Significant Indices' under IP Regulations 2024. AUM threshold set at ₹20,000 Cr. NSE Indices, BSE Index Services and CRISIL must apply for SEBI registration by November 5, 2026.
SEBI Circular HO/47/17/12(8)2025-MRD-POD2 dated May 05, 2026
6 May 2026Eff. 5 May 202626 min
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026| PRS Legislative Research + Official Bill (Lok Sabha)
MandatoryCorporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — Complete Analysis of Companies Act & LLP Changes
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces major changes to the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008, including IFSC reforms, NFRA overhaul, small company threshold increase, AGM flexibility, buy-back liberalisation, and valuation regulation.
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026| PRS Legislative Research + Official Bill (Lok Sabha)
5 May 202632 min
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 — Gazette of India CG-DL-E-06042026-271594
MandatoryIBC Amendment Act 2026: Complete Guide — Creditor-Initiated IRP, Group Insolvency, New Timelines & Key Changes
The IBC Amendment Act 2026 (No. 6 of 2026) introduces a new Creditor-Initiated IRP, Group Insolvency, Cross-Border Insolvency framework, strict AA timelines, CoC oversight of liquidation, dissenting FC protection, licence preservation post-resolution, and enhanced penalty provisions.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 — Gazette of India CG-DL-E-06042026-271594
3 May 2026Eff. 6 April 202622 min