Information utility reporting formats standardised for registration, debt submission, default records and dispute notices under insolvency rules.
Formats notified for applications, registration certificates and information submissions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017 cover the operational forms to be used by registered information utilities, users, insolvency professionals and related entities. The circular specifies Form A for application or renewal of registration as an information utility, Form B for certificate of registration, Form C for submission of information by a user, Form D for record of default, and Form E for information of dispute. It also prescribes the principal data fields and supporting particulars required in each form.

Claim filing format under insolvency regulations requires identity details, loss explanation, computation, and notarised verification above threshold.
The Board has notified a prescribed format for filing claims under regulation 14(3) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Inspection and Investigation) Regulations, 2017. The form applies to a claim under an order issued under section 220(4) of the Code and requires the claimant's name and address, identity details, bank particulars, explanation of loss, computation of loss, and verification. If the claim exceeds Rs. 10,000, the verification must be made before a Notary for submission of the claim.

Complaint filing format notified for insolvency grievance handling, detailing required particulars, evidence, fee, confidentiality, and verification.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notifies the prescribed format for filing complaints under the grievance and complaint handling framework. The annexed form seeks details of the complainant and any authorised representative, the service provider or associated person complained against, the alleged contravention, the resulting suffering, supporting evidence, redress sought, timeliness of the complaint, fee payment, confidentiality, attached documents, and verification.

Alternative Investment Funds regulation consolidated with updated disclosure, investment, governance and reporting requirements under a master circular.
SEBI has consolidated and updated the regulatory framework governing Alternative Investment Funds by superseding the earlier master circular and rescinding the circulars listed in Annexure 21 to the extent they relate to AIFs. The circular standardises registration, PPM disclosure, fund raising, investment conditions, overseas investment, co-investment, governance, valuation, due diligence, reporting, dematerialisation, benchmarking and winding-up related processes, and requires the Compliance Test Report to cover compliance with all chapters of the Master Circular.

Credential sharing prohibition governs access to protected systems, with strict password discipline and mandatory compromise reporting.
Sharing of user IDs, passwords, one-time passwords and other authentication factors for access to CBIC protected systems is strictly prohibited. The authorised user must keep credentials under exclusive personal control, must not record, store, transmit or leave them accessible to others, and must not share them with colleagues, vendors, contractual support personnel or helpdesk resources. On suspected or actual compromise, the user must disable the user identifier, report the incident, and preserve the device and records for investigation. Sharing credentials or using another person's credentials may attract penal action under the relevant laws and service rules.

Customs Brokers' Association membership becomes mandatory for brokers operating where a recognised association exists within their jurisdiction.
Customs Brokers operating in a jurisdiction with a registered and recognised Customs Brokers' Association must enrol as members of that association and cannot hold membership in more than one association within the same jurisdiction. The Board may extend the time for compliance where circumstances beyond control prevent timely fulfilment of obligations and other conditions are satisfied. Customs Brokers under Hyderabad Customs jurisdiction must enrol with the recognised association and submit a registration certificate as proof of compliance by the specified deadline.

Foreign Trade Policy clarification requests must follow a routed mechanism, with direct field correspondence to DGFT disallowed.
Foreign Trade Policy interpretational issues arising in Customs field formations are to be routed through a streamlined mechanism to ensure institutional consistency, uniformity in implementation and prompt resolution. Customs officers are directed not to correspond directly with DGFT Headquarters or Regional Authorities for clarification on FTP provisions or related policy conditions; such issues must first be examined at the Commissionerate or Zonal level, and only matters requiring policy-level clarification after due examination may be referred to the Board by the concerned Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner.

Voluntary liquidation process forms specified for claims, compliance reporting, deposits, withdrawals and termination intimation.
Formats under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017 are specified for the public announcement, proof of claim forms for different classes of stakeholders, deposit and withdrawal of unclaimed dividends and undistributed proceeds, the compliance certificate, and intimation for termination of voluntary liquidation proceedings. The annexed forms prescribe the particulars, supporting documents, affidavits, verifications, process details, timelines, compliance disclosures, and other information to be furnished in voluntary liquidation proceedings.

Pre-packaged insolvency process formats standardised for consents, creditor lists, claims, resolution plans and compliance reporting.
Specifies prescribed formats under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) Regulations, 2021, as amended, for use in the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process. The formats cover written consent of insolvency professionals, list of creditors, approval of appointment and initiation, declarations by directors or partners, declaration regarding avoidance transactions, report of the insolvency professional, public announcement, list of claims, invitation for resolution plans, compliance certificate, and applications for termination or vesting of management with the resolution professional.

Liquidation process forms prescribed for claims, progress reporting, security interest intimation, and compliance filings under liquidation regulations.
Formats are specified for use under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016, as amended. The circular prescribes the forms to be used for key liquidation steps and filings, including written consent to act as liquidator, public announcement, quarterly progress report, proof of claim forms, intimation of decision on security interest, compliance certificate, deposit of unclaimed dividends or undistributed proceeds, and withdrawal from the Corporate Liquidation Account. Stakeholders may use the corresponding claim forms notified under the CIRP Regulations for filing claims in liquidation.

Insolvency resolution formats for personal guarantors prescribe consent, creditor claim, and proxy forms for creditor meetings.
Formats for the insolvency resolution process of personal guarantors to corporate debtors are specified under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India regulations as amended, and three annexed forms are prescribed: Form A for written consent to act as resolution professional, Form B for submission of claim with proof by a creditor, and Form C for proxy appointment at a meeting of creditors. The forms set out the required disclosures, creditor particulars, security details, voting-related election on enforcement of security, and authorisation for proxy attendance and voting.

Insolvency resolution process formats standardised for claims, public announcements, resolution plans, and compliance under corporate insolvency rules.
Formats under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 are specified by circular for use in corporate insolvency resolution process matters. The circular prescribes notified formats for public announcement, written consent to act as resolution professional or authorised representative, list of assets and records, proof-of-claim forms for different classes of creditors, withdrawal of CIRP, invitation for expression of interest, two-stage approval of resolution plan, and the compliance certificate.

Bankruptcy process forms for personal guarantors: prescribed consent and proxy formats govern trustee appointment and creditor voting.
Formats are specified for use under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Bankruptcy Process for Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtors) Regulations, 2019, as amended. The circular identifies the annexed formats for the relevant regulatory requirements. Form A is the written consent to act as bankruptcy trustee under regulation 3(3), and Form B is the proxy appointment form under regulation 26(2) for a creditor to appoint a proxy to attend and vote at a committee meeting.

Certificate of Origin procedures updated for India-Oman CEPA, enabling exporter access through authorised agencies.
Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 is amended by inserting the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in the list of free trade agreements. The amendment facilitates exporters to obtain the Certificate of Origin under the India-Oman CEPA through the system of issuance of certificates of origin by authorised agencies.

Preferential certificates of origin framework expanded for India-Oman CEPA through updated authorised issuing agencies.
Amendment of Appendix 2B of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 expands the list of agencies authorised to issue Preferential Certificates of Origin for the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The amended appendix includes the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and its regional offices, Export Inspection Council and Export Inspection Agencies, APEDA, Marine Products Export Development Authority, Central Silk Board, Coir Board, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Spices Board, Textile Committee, Tobacco Board, and specified Special Economic Zones. The public notice states that these agencies are permitted to issue preferential Certificates of Origin under the India-Oman CEPA.

Custodianship and customs cargo service provider approval renewed for Central Warehousing Corporation Impex Park CFS.
Custodianship and Customs Cargo Service Provider approval for Central Warehousing Corporation, Impex Park CFS are renewed for five years from 01.04.2026. The custodian appointment covers imported goods until clearance, warehousing, or transhipment, and export cargo until export through Jawaharlal Nehru Port. The approval is subject to compliance with the Customs Act, 1962, the Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009, and related instruments, and remains liable to review for non-compliance.

Cargo examination e-scheduling streamlines import processing with transparent slot allocation, notifications and online rescheduling through ICEGATE.
System-based e-scheduling of cargo examination through ICEGATE 2.0 allows importers, IEC holders and authorised Customs Brokers to electronically schedule, view and reschedule examination of registered imported goods, with automated notifications and audit trails. The facility allocates examination slots by system availability, enables custodians to plan cargo placement in advance, and requires system managers to assign examiners to custodian codes so that scheduling can function for cargo under those custodians. Assistant/Deputy Commissioners may modify, reschedule or remove requests, while assigned examiners may mark examinations complete or incomplete and record examination time.

GST notice intimation by post added to portal service, with dispatch tracking and supervisory compliance requirements.
Intimation of Show Cause Notices in FORM GST DRC-01 and Demand Orders in FORM GST DRC-07 issued under the Haryana GST framework is to be additionally sent by registered post or speed post with acknowledgement due for intimation only, after service through the GST common portal. The taxpayer is deemed to have received the notice or order on portal availability under section 169. The proper officer must issue the postal intimation within fifteen days, maintain a dispatch register, and the Deputy Commissioner must supervise and countersign the register monthly.

Standard Input Output Norms fixed for chemical and allied products to streamline Advance Authorisation processing and uniformity.
Six new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) are fixed for Chemical and Allied Product Group 'A' products, covering Artemether PH.I/USP, Artesunate PH.I, Dihydro Artemisinin, and Doxycycline Hyclate DR Tablets in 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg strengths. The norms specify the export quantities and permissible import inputs, and are issued to enable Regional Authorities to issue Advance Authorisations directly, without case-by-case referral to the Norms Committee, thereby streamlining processing and promoting uniformity.

Preferential Certificates of Origin under India-Oman CEPA move to Trade Connect with authorised agency issuance and digital verification.
Electronic filing and issuance of preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Oman under India-Oman CEPA will be rolled out on the Trade Connect ePlatform through authorised agency issuance. Applicants are to select "India Oman CEPA (Agency Issued)," use notified authorised agencies, and obtain an electronic copy with QR code, digital signature, issuing officer's signature image, and agency stamp after approval. Existing DGFT credentials may be used, user profiles should match DSC names, IEC details should be updated, and CoO genuineness may be verified on the Trade Connect verification facility.