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March 9, 2026
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Limiting customer liability in digital transactions expanded to cover more fraud and introduce a temporary compensation mechanism.
RBI has published draft Amendment Directions to broaden the scope of limits on customer liability in digital transactions to include additional fraudulent electronic banking transactions, mandate faster bank processing of fraud complaints, and establish a temporary compensation mechanism for small-value frauds subject to a one-year review aimed at shifting more compensation responsibility to banks.
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Guangdong sets strategic provincial development priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizing industry technology integration and the cultivation of large-scale industrial clusters in fields such as 6G, embodied artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. Simultaneously, the province will accelerate high-quality service sector development through six strategic dimensions-integration, high-end advancement, digital intelligence, green development, internationalization, and diversification-by expanding investment, building world-class industrial parks, and creating diverse platforms while inviting external participants and talent to engage in provincial opportunities.
March 9, 2026
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Wealth management platform expansion strengthens bank's direct advisory franchise while maintaining strategic collaboration with existing partner.
Federal Bank launched Fed Wealth and a Wealth Hub to develop an in house wealth franchise offering fixed income, equities, mutual funds, alternatives and GIFT City solutions, and will establish specialised Wealth Hubs for private advisory and virtual consultations. The Bank restructured its arrangement with Equirus Capital to align product and service architecture for affluent and UHNI clients while ensuring uninterrupted service for existing Equirus customers, retaining a minority stake in Equirus and continuing targeted collaboration to offer select Equirus products to UHNI clients.
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Oil supply disruption drives crude price surge and market volatility amid Middle East conflict, threatening shipping and energy inflation.
Crude oil prices surged as the Iran war damaged energy infrastructure and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, constraining exports and prompting production cuts by regional producers. Attacks on depots and transfer terminals, reduced tanker traffic, and filling storage tanks tightened physical supply, fueling market volatility, higher fuel and natural gas prices, and inflationary pressures. Discussions of strategic petroleum reserve releases and official assurances were cited as potential mitigating measures against persistent disruptions.
March 9, 2026
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Oil supply disruption drives crude prices up, threatening global inflation and straining markets and fuel costs.
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March 9, 2026
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Export Obligation extension grants automatic relief for advance and EPCG authorisations, no application or fee required.
Automatic extension of the Export Obligation (EO) period is provided for specified Advance Authorisations and EPCG Authorisations, without requiring separate applications or payment of composition fees, operating alongside existing Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures provisions; DGFT regional authorities will verify EO compliance at the time of issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates, closure, or regularisation, and Customs have been informed to permit exports consistent with the revised EO timeline.
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Technological self-sufficiency drives China's industrial policy, prompting state-led subsidies and supply-chain strategies to counter foreign tech restrictions.
China's 2026 and five-year plans combine near-term focus on expanding domestic demand with a strategic push for technological self-sufficiency. The state will deploy industrial policy and sizeable subsidies to accelerate breakthroughs in AI, semiconductors, batteries, biotech, 6G, electric vehicles and commercial aviation, seeking supply-chain resilience in response to foreign technology restrictions, while acknowledging risks of manufacturing oversupply and international trade tensions.
March 9, 2026
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Energy supply disruption raises oil prices and fuels market volatility with implications for fuel costs and economic risk.
Oil prices rose above one hundred dollars per barrel after conflict involving Iran disrupted production and shipping through the Persian Gulf, reducing tanker transits via the Strait of Hormuz, prompting production cuts and storage fill-ups among regional producers, and following attacks on oil and gas facilities that tightened global crude availability and heightened market volatility.
March 8, 2026
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Sanctions waiver allows delivery of Russian-origin crude already loaded, enabling refiners to secure alternate supplies amid shipping disruptions.
A temporary sanctions waiver permitting sale and delivery of Russian-origin crude loaded prior to the cutoff enables Indian refiners to accept in transit Russian cargoes without breaching sanctions; refiners are also sourcing additional supplies from non-conflict regions, maintaining processing rates and using onshore and strategic reserves to preserve inventory coverage while facing higher freight, insurance and commodity price risks.
March 7, 2026
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Trade preference: India secured preferential market access under a bilateral framework with the US, affecting tariffs and procurement.
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Illicit export of controlled drug by mislabelling and forged customs papers exposed, forensic testing confirmed substance.
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March 7, 2026
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Government emergency power to direct refineries ensures LPG supply while domestic cooking gas prices rise.
Domestic cooking gas prices were raised significantly and commercial LPG rates were increased separately; state differentials reflect local tax incidence. The rise was linked to global energy price spikes and supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The government invoked emergency powers to direct refineries to boost LPG production and indicated petrol and diesel prices will not be raised immediately because state oil companies can absorb short term cost pressures.
March 7, 2026
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Port facilitation measures urged to permit charge waivers and operational steps to manage disruption from West Asia crisis.
The Ministry's Standard Operating Procedure requires each port to appoint a nodal officer as single point of contact to secure timely action and mandates that ports consider, case by case and depending on circumstances, requests for reduction, waiver or remission of charges including storage rent and change of vessel charge; permit storage of Middle East bound cargo as transshipment cargo; allot additional storage; facilitate ad hoc berthing and expedited return movement of export cargo; prioritise perishable cargo handling; and coordinate with Customs and DGFT for implementation.
March 7, 2026
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Export obligation relief extends EO for specified advance and EPCG authorisations without composition fee to aid exporters facing shipping disruptions.
The DGFT has automatically extended the export obligation period, block-wise, for specified advance authorisations and EPCG authorisations expiring between March and May, until August 31, 2026, without payment of the composition fee, supplementing existing foreign trade policy extension mechanisms to assist exporters affected by shipping and supply-chain disruptions.
March 7, 2026
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Vehicle smuggling exposed; arrests follow forged registrations and alleged official complicity, customs pursue custody.
A cross border smuggling scheme brought high end used vehicles from Bhutan into India without payment of Customs duties, re registering them using forged documents; Customs' "Operation Numkhor," aided by state police, led to arrests, seizures and a planned court application for custody to further investigate alleged organiser conduct including involvement of a District Transport Officer and duplicate registrations identified by the auditor.
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Emergency powers invoked to boost domestic LPG production amid supply disruptions following Middle East conflict.
Retail LPG prices for household and commercial cylinders were increased, with non subsidised domestic cylinders and Ujjwala beneficiaries affected and commercial cylinders rising by a larger margin; the hikes are attributed to global energy price spikes and supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. To augment domestic supplies, the government invoked Emergency Powers directing refineries to ramp up LPG production, while state taxes continue to cause regional price differences.
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Unique Transaction Identifiers mandated for each scheme to improve traceability; notify UIDAI and adopt LITE code where applicable.
REs implementing Aadhaar authentication must embed a Unique Transaction Identifier (up to five alphabetic characters appended to the transaction ID) for each scheme/service/use case, notify UIDAI using the Annexure III format before implementation, and follow Annexure I guidelines; low volume government entities may apply for a LITE Code via their AUA/KUA under the SOP in Annexure II, with secure logging, compliance obligations, and license/penalty consequences if thresholds are exceeded.
March 7, 2026
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SGST reimbursement for film exhibition approved subject to print week limits, ticket price restrictions, and treasury deposit compliance.
Reimbursement of the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) equivalent for the film is approved subject to conditions: no increase in prevailing entry fees or changes to seating-class capacities; a statewide cumulative print week ceiling limiting the product of prints and weeks and an overall exhibition duration cap of three months; ticket sales must reflect reduction of the SGST component during the notified period; and multiplex/cinema owners must deposit the SGST amount into the treasury following the prescribed procedure.
March 7, 2026
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Free Trade Agreements expansion broadens market access and mobility, protecting sensitive sectors while promoting exports and investment.
India has expanded its network of Free Trade Agreements, implementing bilateral and plurilateral instruments that broaden preferential market access for agriculture, exporters of garments, leather and handicrafts, AYUSH and organic products, and digital services, while introducing mobility and post-study work pathways and measures to catalyse investment; negotiations are described as balancing market access with protections for sensitive sectors and domestic industry to align trade expansion with national self-reliance and economic transformation.
March 7, 2026
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Permission to import Russian-origin oil as a short-term supply waiver allows select deliveries to Indian ports under strict conditions.
The Treasury issued a time-limited authorization allowing sale, delivery and offloading in India of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels on or before March 5, 2026, authorised through April 4, 2026, provided delivery/offloading occurs at an Indian port and the purchaser is an entity organised under Indian law; the general license is narrowly limited to those transactions and does not authorise other transactions prohibited by separate Executive orders or the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations.

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Lekhakar Launches End-to-End Accounting Outsourcing Services for Indian SMEs, Reporting 40% Rise in GST and Payroll Compliance Demand

March 24, 2026

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Noida, India, March 24, 2026 — Lekhakar, a Noida-based accounting and financial compliance firm, today announced the formal launch of its structured accounting outsourcing services — a comprehensive service package combining bookkeeping, GST and income tax compliance, payroll management, and financial advisory under a single engagement model. The move comes in response to a 40% year-on-year surge in enquiries from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking professional help to navigate India's evolving tax and compliance landscape. India's SME sector, which contributes over 30% of the country's GDP, faces mounting pressure from increasingly complex GST filing cycles, mandatory payroll compliance, and growing audit requirements. Many small business owners lack the in-house expertise to maintain accurate financial records while simultaneously managing operations — creating a clear and growing demand for professional outsourced solutions.

Founder's Statement “We’ve seen a sharp increase in SMEs coming to us specifically after missing GST deadlines or facing payroll discrepancies,” said Mr Ankit, Founder of Lekhakar. “The new services are designed so a business owner can hand off their entire compliance calendar to us and focus on running their company. From monthly bookkeeping and payroll runs to year-end ITR filing, everything is managed by dedicated professionals under a single agreement.” What the Services Include The Lekhakar Accounting Outsourcing Services covers six core service areas: • Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting: Monthly reconciliation, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

• GST Compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns, and input tax credit reconciliation.

• Income Tax Filing: ITR preparation and filing for proprietorships, partnerships, and private limited companies.

• Payroll Management: Salary processing, PF/ESI compliance, TDS on salaries, and payslip generation.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Vendor invoice tracking, payment scheduling, and debtor follow-up.

• Financial Advisory: Cash flow planning, budgeting support, and MIS reporting for management decisions.

Why Now The launch is timed with the government's continued push toward digital financial compliance, including stricter GST audit triggers, mandatory e-invoicing thresholds, and TDS reforms introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26. Lekhakar reports that 68% of new clients in the last 12 months came after facing a tax notice or compliance penalty — underscoring the cost of delayed action.

The firm currently serves over 120 businesses across India, with clients spanning retail, manufacturing, professional services, and e-commerce sectors. Engagements are available on a monthly retainer or project basis, with pricing structured for businesses with annual turnover between ₹50 lakh and ₹10 crore.

Availability The Lekhakar Accounting Outsourcing Services is immediately available to businesses across India. Interested businesses can schedule a free 30-minute consultation at www.lekhakar.in or by calling +91 8800445497.

About Lekhakar Lekhakar is a Noida-based accounting and financial compliance firm serving small and medium-sized businesses across India. The firm provides bookkeeping, GST and income tax compliance, payroll management, and financial advisory services. Founded by Mr Ankit, Lekhakar operates with a team of qualified accountants and tax professionals, and currently manages financial records for over 120 active business clients. For more information, visit www.lekhakar.in.

Media Contact Mr Ankit Founder, Lekhakar Email: [email protected] Phone: +91 8800445497 Website: www.lekhakar.in (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR

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