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ricago Newsletter April Edition - 2025

Judicial Insight

CASE LAW - BEYOND BORDERS: LEGAL SCRUTINY OF EPF RULES FOR FOREIGN WORKERS

M/S. Recaero India Private Limited vs. The Union Of India (W.P. No.18486/2012)

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Labour Laws

EPFO CIRCULAR: REMOVAL OF DOCUMENT UPLOAD & EMPLOYER APPROVAL FOR BANK ACCOUNT SEEDING WITH UAN

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced key changes to simplify and expedite the process of updating bank account details linked with the Universal Account Number (UAN). These reforms are applicable to all EPF members and registered employers and are aimed at improving service efficiency, reducing dependency on documentation, and enhancing digital convenience.

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Corporate Laws

LIMITS FOR INVESTMENT IN DEBT AND SALE OF CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS BY FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the revised investment limits for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in debt instruments for the financial year 2025–26, alongside the updated guidelines for participation in Credit Default Swaps (CDS). This circular also outlines the total permissible investment levels across various categories and emphasizes the continued applicability of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) for specific eligible securities.

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Industry Specific Laws

IFSCA - CIRCULAR - FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCE COMPANY/ FINANCE UNIT UNDERTAKING THE ACTIVITY OF GLOBAL/ REGIONAL CORPORATE TREASURY CENTRES.

Entities desirous of registration as a Finance Company/Finance Unit under the IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021 to carry out GRCTC activities. Existing registered Finance Companies/Units in IFSCs already engaged in or seeking to engage in GRCTC activities.

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Industry Specific Laws

EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE FOR FILING THE ANNUAL RODTEP RETURN (ARR) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023-24 – REG

All exporters availing of RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) benefits for the Financial Year 2023-24.

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Corporate Laws

MASTER DIRECTION – EXPORT OF GOODS AND SERVICES

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues the Master Direction on Export of Goods and Services to oversee foreign exchange dealings associated with the export of goods and services from India. It operates according to Section 7, Sections 10(4), and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, along with relevant regulations such as the FEMA (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, and FEMA Notification No. 23(R)/2015-RB. The Master Direction brings together regulatory guidelines and reporting requirements for Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD-I) Banks and exporters, ensuring adherence to India's foreign trade and exchange control regulations.

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Corporate Laws

AMFI CIRCULAR FOR TIME LIMIT FOR RENEWAL OF ARN & PAYMENT OF COMMISSION TO MFDS ON BUSINESS PROCURED BEFORE EXPIRY OF ARN VALIDITY

The circular issued by AMFI provides clarity on the time limit for the renewal of ARN (AMFI Registration Number) and the payment of commission to Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) for business procured before the expiry of ARN validity.

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Judicial Insight

SUPREME COURT QUASHES IT DEMANDS POST-RESOLUTION PLAN: A WIN FOR INSOLVENT COMPANIES

Vaibhav Goel vs Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax on 20 March 2025.

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