IFSCA issues additional anti money laundering measures under IFSCA (Anti Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Know Your Customer) Guidelines, 2022
In a cross-border wire transfer where the amount to be transferred exceeds USD 1000, every bank which is an ordering institution shall include in the message or payment instruction that accompanies or relates to the wire transfer. Intermediary Institution shall be required to take all reasonable measures, consistent with straight-through processing, to identify cross-border wire transfers that lack the information required.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Sixth Amendment) Order, 2023
The Amendment Order is now permitting the import of Fresh Fruit for Consumption of Persea americana (Avocado) from Kenya. However, such import shall comply with the additional declarations that are required to be incorporated into Phytosanitary Certificate and shall also comply with special conditions.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry enlists competent authorities appointed for receiving application for approval of foreign investment
An SOP listing the competent authorities appointed for receiving the physical copy of application for approval of foreign investment in the sectors/activities requiring Government approval is also published.
Review of Regulatory Framework for IDF-NBFCs
In order to enable IDF-NBFCs to play a greater role in the financing of the infrastructure sector and to harmonise the regulations governing financing of infrastructure sector by the NBFCs, a review of the guidelines applicable to IDF-NBFCs has been undertaken, in consultation with the Government of India.
List of banks authorized by RBI to import gold and silver
LIST OF BANKS AUTHORISED BY RESERVE BANK OF INDIA TO IMPORT BOTH GOLD AND SILVER FOR FY 2023-24 VALID UPTO MARCH 31, 2024.
Ports of Entry and Exist for Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species
The ports of entry and exist have been designated for the purpose of Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as per the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Revised details of agencies authorized to issue Certificate of Origin
The address and contact details of Expo Overseas Enterpreneurs Chamber of Commerce and Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce & Industry have also been updated.
New Booking Post Offices to accept consignments for export
The list of Booking Post Offices authorized for postal export and the corresponding Foreign Post Offices is also enclosed with the notification.
Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Where the Central Government considers it necessary and expedient, it may, under exceptional circumstances, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, allow payment of import duty to be made on a different due date.
MSME Champions Scheme
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has taken several initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in MSMEs. These inter-alia include MSME Innovative Scheme, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) and Prime Minister`s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to generate more employment through self employment or entrepreneurship of MSMEs in the country.
