New penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violations, including spending more than 20% on administration or using funds for speculative activities. NGOs must now specif…
Telcos have opposed penalties, 24x7 complaint centres and language mandates, while consumer advocates seek stronger safeguards and easier access to human support.
SEBI said the proposal does not mark a policy shift away from physical settlement, with cash settlement intended only as an interim measure.The thresholds would be based on average daily traded volume and/or open interest, or a two-year cap from launch.
Highlighting enforcement measures to curb hoarding and black marketing, the ministry said, "more than 1900 raids were conducted across the country," while "penalties [were] imposed on 349 LPG distributorships, and 74 LPG distributorships have been suspended."
Orders ₹1.29 crore unlawful gains to be disgorged along with total penalties of ₹1.52 crore