Ruchika Chitravanshi

The amended IBC Bill requires the Committee of Creditors to record reasons for selecting resolution applicants, while introducing timelines for NCLAT and faster approval of plans

Fiscal deficit narrows to 80.4% of revised estimates in April-February FY26, aided by higher revenues and steady capex, though global risks may pressure FY27 outlook

Government adopts select committee proposals including NCLAT timelines and cross-border insolvency reforms as part of a broader overhaul of the Code

It said that early high-frequency indicators for March 2026 suggest a moderation in economic momentum, reflecting the initial impact of these global developments

NCLT clears Adani Enterprises' ₹15,000 crore JAL plan despite lower bid, spotlighting IBC's shift from highest offer to recovery certainty

Move to cost exchequer ₹1.3 trn in FY27; export duty reimposed

The audit regulator flagged independence issues in Deloitte and Walker Chandiok, citing concerns over non-audit services and compliance gaps in inspection reports

₹10 per litre excise duty cut on petrol and diesel may cost ₹1.5 trn in FY27 but help sustain consumption amid the West Asia crisis, even as economists flag risks to fiscal space

The proposed amendments relax compliance for small companies while strengthening accountability for executives and directors, raising concerns over governance and oversight

Rising gas prices, disrupted routes threaten MSME margins and output: CII

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme pilot has widened the age band, raised stipends to Rs 9,000, and reduced duration to 6-9 months to improve participation

The Corporate Laws Amendment Bill proposes decriminalisation, stronger NFRA powers, and simpler compliance norms, alongside reforms in mergers, CSR, and corporate governance

ICAI is coordinating with NFRA to identify overlapping cases and avoid duplication of investigations, aiming to improve regulatory efficiency and oversight

Kaur said that the CCI had identified potential anti-competitive conduct, which could be in the form of concentration in the AI value chain

The others include improving documentation and a better assessment of keeping arm's length in giving loans to subsidiaries

NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said CCI must balance innovation and fair competition in digital markets, while chairperson Ravneet Kaur flagged potential anti competitive conduct

Rajya Sabha panel on subordinate legislation has begun examining the Competition Commission of India's commitment regulations that allow firms to avoid abuse of dominance investigations

He said that how the crisis ends is an equally important question to know whether both sides voluntarily end the conflict, or one side withdraws due to fatigue or exhaustion

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha the Rs 1 trillion Economic Stabilisation Fund will help India respond to global shocks while keeping fiscal consolidation targets intact

A prolonged West Asia conflict could strain India's fiscal position through higher fertiliser subsidies, rising import costs and weaker revenue growth