SBEI issues circular on RFQ platform for trade execution and settlement of trades in listed Non-convertible Securities.
RFQ is an electronic platform to enable sophisticated, multi-lateral negotiations to take place on a centralized online trading platform with straight-through-processing of clearing and settlement to complete a trade.
RBI updates master directions on Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
Further under para 21, Banks other than SFBs are allowed to extend credit to registered NBFC-MFIs and other MFIs (Societies, Trusts etc.) which are members of RBI recognised SRO for the sector, for on-lending to individuals and also to members of SHGs / JLGs.
RBI notifies Draft master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices.
The key focus areas of IT Governance shall include strategic alignment, value delivery, risk management, resource management, performance management and Business Continuity/ Disaster Recovery Management.
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches special campaign to dispose of all pending matter.
The Kendras, in collaboration with the public representatives have been running campaigns to clean their Kendras as well as the surrounding areas so as to spread the message. The cleanliness drive has already been conducted at 5974 sites, majority of the sites being Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras. NIPER, Guwahati has conducted special cleaning activities in nearby market and school, in addition to their own campus in Guwahati. All offices of the department and other agencies have also conducted cleanliness activities.
International Financial Services Centres Authority (Insurance Intermediary) Regulations, 2021
An applicant desirous of operating as an insurance intermediary in an IFSC shall submit an application to the Authority in the form specified in SCHEDULE-VI of these regulations. The application for renewal of certificate along with renewal fee as specified by the Authority shall be submitted in prescribed format at least ninety (90) days before the expiry of the certificate. The insurance intermediary shall file the periodical returns as may be specified by the Authority.
Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for specialty Steel
Company / Group companies registered in India under the Companies Act 2013, desirous of manufacturing identified specialty steel grades, shall be eligible to apply for incentive under the scheme. Joint ventures are also eligible to participate in the scheme.
Harmonized Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
The Harmonized Guidelines, 2016. shall be inoperative except concerning things done or omitted to be done before such supersession. It applies to all States or Union Territories Administrations.
