Proposed non-preferential Rules of Origin would require exported goods using imported inputs to undergo processing beyond specified minimal operations before being treated as Indian-origin. Exporters would apply online for non-preferential Certificates of Origin, while manufacturer exporters holding Status Holder recognition could self-certify qualifying goods. Back-to-back certificates could support re-exports, trans-shipment and merchanting trade for foreign-origin goods. For imports, agricultural goods would generally be origin-determined by wholly obtained or produced status, subject to a de-minimis tolerance, while other goods would require either a change in tariff heading or prescribed value addition. Importers would self-declare origin; separate origin documents would generally not be required, with risk-based verification permitted.

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018 are fully operational on the Customs EDI system following the deployment of all remaining import and export message structures. The Import Trans-shipment message for re-working imported less-than-container-load cargo and the Stripping message for export CIM movement became available for live filing from 21 August 2026. With these additions, all SCMTR functional messages can be filed through the ICEGATE portal, completing the digital framework for cargo visibility and risk management. A local SCMTR Cell Nodal Officer will coordinate communications and address operational or live-filing difficulties reported by trade stakeholders.

Customs assayer and valuer empanelment is prescribed for gold, silver, jewellery, precious or synthetic stones, and other valuable articles involved in import, export, seizure or confiscation. Eligible applicants generally require relevant qualifications, valuation experience, supporting references, industry knowledge and a clean professional record, subject to selection-panel discretion. Appointed valuers must be available when required, assist with metal extraction, issue certificates and reports, maintain records, give evidence when called, and comply with prescribed fee limits. They must act independently, avoid conflicts of interest, preserve confidentiality and exercise due care. Wrong valuation, negligence, misconduct or non-disclosure may result in cancellation, removal from the panel and legal action.

Rupee depreciation against the US dollar was attributed to higher crude oil prices, increased dollar demand from oil importers, weak domestic equity markets, a stronger US dollar and concerns over rising global treasury yields. Higher oil-import payments raised inflation and external trade-balance concerns. Market expectations indicated continued pressure amid global risk-off conditions, although central bank intervention could support the rupee at lower exchange-rate levels.

Duty exemption for durable containers imported under the specified customs notification remains conditional on execution of a bond by the importer or shipping agent and re-export within six months from landing. Re-export extensions may be granted for three months by the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner, followed by two further six-month extensions at successively higher approval levels; any rejection requires written, case-specific reasons. Off-hiring is not a valid ground for extension. Where cargo is detained for examination or investigation, it should be destuffed and stored so containers can be re-exported; extensions for laden containers awaiting clearance or auction may be considered on a substantiated request. Manual document and statement submission requirements have been discontinued.

Schedule cross-references in the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021 are corrected to align the Schedule's enabling citations with regulation 3(5)(i) and regulation 3(5)(ii), replacing references to regulation 3(4)(i) and regulation 3(4)(ii). The corrected bracketed citation retains the reference to regulation 3(1) and applies in both Hindi and English versions.

Section 74 permits extended GST limitation only where available material supports a rational prima facie view that a tax shortfall, erroneous refund or wrongful credit arose by reason of fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression of facts to evade tax. Final proof is not required at initiation, but suspicion or bare statutory labels are insufficient. Prior scrutiny, audit, inspection or pre-notice communications may provide the factual foundation if actually communicated and linked to the notice. The notice and final order must preserve fair opportunity, disclose the material basis, and remain within the grounds stated.

Portal-only GST service may be inadequate where it does not provide effective notice of the complete show cause notice or reasoned order and thereby denies a meaningful opportunity to respond. Section 169 permits Common Portal availability as a mode of service, but Rule 142 distinguishes FORM GST DRC-01 and DRC-07 electronic summaries from the underlying notice or order. Section 75 requires a hearing where an adverse decision is contemplated and reasons in the adjudication order. Retrospective expansion of Common Portal functions does not by itself cure deficient communication. For appellate limitation, proof of upload or dispatch may not establish effective communication where accessibility, actual or constructive knowledge, or retrieval of the complete communication remains unproven.

DBS MAX enables businesses to access multiple payment aggregators through a single integration, reducing the effort required for separate gateway connections or changes between supported aggregators. The platform supports merchant-defined intelligent routing and provides consolidated visibility across payment gateways and methods for transaction success rates, refunds and reconciliation. Gateway-agnostic card tokenisation supports movement between supported gateways, while the combined functionality is intended to improve payment resilience, optimise transaction flows and strengthen control over digital-payment collections.

Using the statutory GST exemption power, Goa substitutes the entry at serial number 1, column (4), of the relevant GST rate table with "9%". The substitution takes effect on 22 September 2025 and revises the percentage applicable to that specified table position. No further change to another serial number, column, condition, or effective-date mechanism is specified.

A complete assignment of an industrial lessee's entire leasehold interest, together with the building on the plot, is distinguished from leasing, renting, or sub-leasing. Where the assignor retains no reversionary interest or continuing right to earn rent, the consideration is for transfer of proprietary rights constituting benefits arising out of land. Schedule II classification of an original lease as a service does not govern the subsequent absolute assignment. Section 7(2), read with Schedule III, excludes a qualifying transfer of immovable-property benefits from the scope of supply.

Regulation 73 repeals specified market infrastructure, depository and IFSC regulatory provisions upon commencement of the 2021 Regulations. Depository participant and issuer provisions continue to apply in an IFSC. Prior actions under the displaced framework are preserved and deemed to have been taken under corresponding provisions of the 2021 Regulations. A specified circular is superseded, while other applicable circulars and guidelines remain in force until replaced by regulations, circulars or guidelines issued by the Authority.

The Authority may prescribe, through circulars, norms, procedures, processes, manners and guidelines for market infrastructure institutions to implement the regulatory framework and address incidental matters. The power permits operational specification of requirements and clarification of implementation arrangements, including processes and methods to be followed where matters are provided for under the regulations and connected with their implementation.

Relaxation of regulatory requirements may be granted by the Authority in the interest of developing and regulating financial services in an IFSC. A request must be made through an application stating the relevant details and grounds and accompanied by a non-refundable fee of USD 1500. A complete application must be processed within thirty days, with reasons recorded for acceptance or refusal. Reasons for rejection must be communicated to the applicant.

Power to remove difficulties authorises the Authority to issue directions through guidance notes or circulars where difficulties arise in interpreting or applying the Market Infrastructure Institutions Regulations, 2021.

Recovery of inspection and investigation expenses permits the Authority to recover from a recognised market infrastructure institution expenses incurred in examining its books of account, records, documents, infrastructure, systems and procedures, including fees paid to auditors.

The Authority may appoint an auditor to inspect or investigate a recognised market infrastructure institution's books of account, records, documents, infrastructure, systems, procedures, or affairs.

Directions by the Authority may be issued without limiting powers under the IFSCA Act or related rules and regulations. Directions may be initiated on the Authority's own motion, upon receipt of information, or during or after an inspection, inquiry, or investigation, where appropriate to protect public, trade, investor, or securities market interests in an IFSC.

Inspection powers permit the Authority to inspect, inquire into, and audit a market infrastructure institution, its associates, and its shareholders at any time. Relevant managers, directors, officers and employees must cooperate during an inspection. Following consideration of an inspection or investigation report, the Authority may take such action as it considers fit and appropriate.

The Authority may, at any time, require information, documents or records from a recognised market infrastructure institution, its governing board, or any shareholder. This power enables regulatory access to material held by the institution and persons connected with its governance or ownership.