Daily Newsletter - February 11, 2026

Latest additions to CAalley:

News Update:

Indian News

International News

Exposure Drafts:

RBI Drafts

Acts & Regulations:

RBI Master Directions

Useful Forms:

ITR eFiling Utilities for AY 2025-26

From the ICAI:

ICAI Publication - Miscellaneous

Tech Zone – Simplifying Technology for CAs:

Tech Tips

Legal Updates:

RBI

SEBI

DGFT

Customs

News Update:

Indian News:

Bombay High Court stays ₹170 crore GST recovery against Gateway Terminals

Raghav Chadha asks Centre to legalise VDAs: What it means, why it matters

SC to examine challenge to I-T law allowing searches of digital devices

Over 24 lakh tax returns pending beyond 90 days; ITR delays continue

India, UK sign social security agreement to avoid double contributions

RBI proposes deregistration window for NBFCs without public funds

RBI proposes to raise unsecured loans to 20% of total for urban co-op banks

New tax rules may change how you deposit cash, pay bills, claim HRA

One-time capital gains set-off dropped in latest version of Income Tax Act 2025: How it impacts your tax bill

Sebi mulls sharp cut in minimum investment for social impact funds to widen retail participation

International News:

[New York] KPMG demanded a discount from its auditor for AI cost savings

[Australia] KPMG whistleblower launches fundraiser for legal fight with CA ANZ

Exposure Drafts:

RBI Drafts:

Draft RBI (NBFC – Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Amendment Directions, 2026
[Last date for Comments: March 4, 2026] 

Review of Lending norms for UCBs
[Last date for Comments: March 4, 2026] 

Acts & Regulations:

RBI Master Directions:

Master Direction - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector (Updated as on February 9, 2026)

Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Non-resident Investment in Debt Instruments) Directions, 2025 (Updated as on February 6, 2026)

Useful Forms:

ITR eFiling Utilities for AY 2025-26:

Updated on February 10, 2026:
ITR 3 - Excel Utility

From the ICAI:

ICAI Publication - Miscellaneous:

Guidance on New Labour Codes
[February 2026]

Tech Zone – Simplifying Technology for CAs:

Tech Tips:

All Tech Tips shared so far have now been organised on CAalley under the following categories:

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts & Productivity

File & Folder Management

Browser & Web Navigation Tips

PDF Handling & Document Control

Screenshots & Screen Capture

Excel for Compliance & Data Handling

Data Security & Privacy Hygiene

Everyday Micro-Efficiency Tips

AI Usage – Productivity

AI Usage – Safety & Compliance Risk

For those who want daily, concise learning, Tech Tips are also shared via WhatsApp (1 practical tip per day):
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CMBAEFFUHEnE4AZO5qAeGJ

Legal Updates:

RBI:

Strengthening of Grievance Redress Mechanism in Banks – Review

SEBI:

Capacity Planning and Real Time Performance Monitoring framework for Commodity Derivatives Segment of Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)

Obligations on CRAs while undertaking rating of financial instruments falling under the purview of any other Financial Sector Regulator

DGFT:

Amendment in Para 4.73(19) of Handbook of Procedure-2023 [Public Notice No.47]

Customs:

Seeks to continue levy of anti-dumping duty on "Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI)" for 5 years pursuant to Sunset Review Final Findings issued by DGTR [Notification No.3(ADD)]