DGFT extends support to exporters

As per the notification, the government has extended the benefits of the RoDTEP scheme for products exported by Advance Authorizations (AAs) holders, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) until February 5, 2025.

Consultation Paper on Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Revised timeline

IFSCA had previously invited comments/ views from various market participants, academicians, domain experts and other public stakeholders on the subject of tokenization of real-world assets, by way of its consultation paper titled “Regulatory Approach towards Tokenization of Real-World Assets” dated February 26, 2025. The deadline for submission of the same was specified as March 20, 2025. With a view to widen the consultation process and provide adequate time to the stakeholders and public at large to offer their comments on the consultation paper, it is now decided to extend the deadline for submission of responses to April 30, 2025.

SEBI framework for unitholders & employees of AMCs

The amendments to the regulations, which will come into effect on April 1, 2025, introduce revised slabs for the percentage of salary that must be invested in mutual fund schemes. These revisions have been made to further streamline the process and facilitate ease of doing business for AMCs.

New framework for related party transactions: Revised timeline

SEBI issued a circular on March 21, 2025, extending the deadline for listed entities to adhere to the Industry Standards for related party transactions. The circular, titled “Industry Standards on Minimum Information to be Provided for Review of the Audit Committee and Shareholders for Approval of a Related Party Transaction,” aims to simplify the process of review and approval of RPTs, ensuring greater compliance and accountability.

Framework for subscription of zero coupon on SSE

Prior to the new circular, the minimum application size for subscribing to ZCZP Instruments was set at Rs. 10,000. However, SEBI has now reduced the minimum subscription amount to Rs. 1,000.

Online registration of firms in Kerala – new rules

The registration of partnership firms are now being carried out online. For the purpose of submitting online applications, receiving one-time passwords, registration certificates, and other communications, the mobile number and email address of the applicants are required to be provided on the official portal.