21 Key Business Compliance Stories for Compliance Officers

Here is the latest news on business compliance and regulatory risk from India's print media. Stay ahead with Press Monitor's daily press review. This print media monitoring roundup covers 21 essential stories.

1. Rising Women in CS

A front-page report in Times of India says that women's participation in the Company Secretary (CS) exams has increased significantly. The trend reflects women's growing participation in professional education and their increasing aspirations for leadership roles in the corporate sector. Women's participation in Company Secretary exams is increasing, reflecting a move towards leadership in corporate governance. This is a positive sign for compliance diversity. Source: Times of India.

2. Rs. 39,185 Crore Asset Auction Under SARFAESI

A front-page report in Economic Times says that Central Bank of India will auction a 94.71-acre Mumbai property via e-auction on September 25, 2026, to recover Rs. 39,185 Crore from M/s Wadia Reality Private Limited, Mortgagor of Go Airlines. The auction follows the Sarfaesi Act, with Reserve Price at Rs. 13,750 Crore and 5% EMD of Rs. 687.5 Crore. Central Bank of India will auction a Mumbai property to recover debt from Go Airlines. This is a major asset recovery action under the SARFAESI Act. Source: Economic Times.

3. Banks Start Using External Benchmarks For Home Loans

A front-page report in Navbharat Times says that senior citizens can now find essential investment information and an easy loan calculator. All banks have started using external benchmarks to determine new home loan interest rates, with most choosing the 27 repo rate as the external benchmark. All banks now use external benchmarks like the repo rate for home loans, ensuring transparency. This affects loan pricing and compliance. Source: Navbharat Times.

4. 7 Companies to Launch IPOs This Week

A front-page report in Rajasthan Patrika says that this week seven companies are launching their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Among them are three mainboard IPOs and four from the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) segment. Companies are planning to raise a total of Rs 265 crore through these offerings. Three mainboard and four SME IPOs are opening this week, aiming to raise Rs 265 crore. Compliance with SEBI regulations is key. Source: Rajasthan Patrika.

5. Country Delight Plans $300m IPO

A front-page report in Hindustan Times says Country Delight's parent is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) to raise two hundred to three hundred million dollars, potentially within the next twelve to eighteen months. The company, which operates a direct-to-consumer dairy and fresh produce delivery platform, is gearing up to begin informal pitches to investment bankers for lead managers and evaluating a pre-IPO fundraise to set a valuation benchmark. The dairy startup plans an IPO within 12-18 months, with pre-IPO fundraise. Regulatory compliance will be crucial for its market debut. Source: Hindustan Times.

6. Professionalising Co-op Banks Without Losing Spirit

A front-page report in Free Press Journal says that urban co-operative banks are undergoing transformation by improving systems, governance, and financial discipline while continuing to serve small businesses, traders, salaried people, and local communities. The government and RBI rightly seek stronger governance, expertise, risk management, transparency, and technology, but professionalisation should not weaken smaller banks. Urban co-operative banks are improving governance and risk management under RBI's push. Balancing professionalisation with community focus is a compliance challenge. Source: Free Press Journal.

7. India's Strategic Cloud Ambitions

A front-page report in Economic Times says India’s strategic cloud ambitions lack a formal yardstick to assess who ultimately controls data. Residency Isn’t Sovereignty. India lacks a formal yardstick for data sovereignty. This poses compliance risks for businesses handling data. Source: Economic Times.

8. 7 Property Purchase Checks Recommended

A front-page report in Rajasthan Patrika suggests seven crucial factors buyers must verify before purchasing immovable property: ownership confirmation through verified title documents, transaction history validation via chain certificates, conflict checks with local bodies, absence of structural disputes or easements, payment via title-deed scrubs and legal diligence, bot punches for property lookups, and mandatory review by panel of advisors per experts. Recommendations stress complete source records with home-purchases without duress issues. Experts advise seven checks before buying property, including title verification and legal diligence. Essential for real estate compliance. Source: Rajasthan Patrika.

9. MMC Directs PG Medical Students to Obtain Permanent Registration

"Selon le Free Press Journal, le Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) a émis un ordre à toutes les facultés médicales du Maharashtra d'assurer que les étudiants en médecine postgraduée obtiennent une inscription permanente au sein de trois mois après leur admission. Cette directive met fin à la pratique des étudiants qui demandent une inscription seulement à la fin de leurs cursus ou juste avant les examens finaux. Le MMC a constaté que certaines inscriptions étaient demandées tardivement, entraînant des difficultés administratives et des retards. Les deans sont désormais tenus de vérifier et de surveiller le statut d'inscription de chaque étudiant postgraduaires, assurant ainsi le processus dans les trois mois suivant l'admission, tandis que les facultés doivent informer leurs parties prenantes de cette nouvelle directive." Maharashtra Medical Council mandates permanent registration within three months of admission. A compliance directive for medical colleges. Source: Free Press Journal.

10. Mish Designs Limited AGM Notice

A front-page report in Financial Express says that Mish Designs Limited has scheduled its Ninth Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 24, 2026, through Video Conference (VC) or other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The Notice of AGM along with the Annual Report for the financial year FY 2025-26 has been sent to Members in electronic form. The company's ninth AGM will be held via video conference. Compliance with MCA circulars on e-meetings. Source: Financial Express.

11. CBI to Liquidate Assets Worth Rs 43,750 Crore

A front-page report in Navbharat Times says Central Bank of India will auction off secured loans worth Rs 398.54 crore, with a total realization value of Rs 43,750 crore. The auction, to be conducted via e-NIAMI Bhaunday on its website from 15 September 2023, includes properties in Thane district Maharashtra and Mumbai. PSIB Aliances has been appointed as the official agency for the electronic bidding process and the midgeting. The bank has granted a total of Rs 3,985,46,782.53 (including interest) to acquire the properties. Central Bank of India auctions secured loans via e-NIAMI. Asset recovery compliance under SARFAESI. Source: Navbharat Times.

12. Kshitij Polyline Limited Announces Right Issue Extension

A front-page report in Financial Express says Kshitij Polyline Limited has announced an extension of its right issue period. The company has extended the closure period of its right issue of up to 61,69,7950 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of ₹2 each. Extension of right issue period. Share issuance compliance with SEBI regulations. Source: Financial Express.

13. P N Gadgil Jewellers 13th AGM

A front-page report in Business Standard says the thirteenth Annual General Meeting of P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited will be held on September 28, 2026, through Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means, in compliance with MCA Circulars. AGM to be held via video conferencing, adhering to MCA guidelines. Source: Business Standard.

14. Home Minister Kharge Takes Leave Amid KPSC Investigation

"Selon Deccan Herald, Home Minister Priyank Kharge has taken leave due to a family emergency, following which authorities clarified his absence. The Enforcement Directorate is also investigating irregularities in the KPSC exams and has issued notices to him. The KPSC is facing scrutiny over allegations of bribery and manipulating selection processes, leading to suspensions and further investigations by the Vidhana Soudha police and the CID." KPSC exam irregularities lead to ED investigation. Compliance and governance in public sector recruitment. Source: Deccan Herald.

15. Indian Railways E-Tender Notice

A front-page report in New Indian Express says Indian Railways has invited E-Tender for extension of Road-1A, Road-2 for stabling capacity of 24 hrs. in ICF Vilivakkam Yard. Extension of roads for stabling capacity. Public procurement compliance. Source: New Indian Express.

16. Requisition of Sheet Plates, Coaches at Integral Coach Factory

A front-page report in New Indian Express says the Integral Coach Factory has invited tenders for the supply of various items, including sheets and plates, emu/sfhcoaches, and furniture for the year 2026. Manuscript quotations are not allowed. Closing and opening times for all tenders are fifteen hours. Tenders for supply of materials. Compliance with tendering procedures. Source: New Indian Express.

17. E-Tender Notice by ITEGRA Coach Factory

A front-page report in The Economic Times says that ITEGRA COACH FACTORY, Chennai-38 has published an e-tender notice on the IREPS website for migration from Solid Works to CAD Software. Manual offers will not be entertained. Migration from Solid Works to CAD software. IT procurement compliance. Source: Economic Times.

18. Tender Notices Published on IRPS

A front-page report in Hindustan says various tender notices have been published on the IRPS website. The last date for submission of tenders is 2:30 PM. Details of the tenders can be found on the IRPS website. Various tenders with submission deadlines. Compliance with e-procurement rules. Source: Hindustan.

19. Correction Issued for Supernova Project Tender

A front-page report in Business Standard says that the Empowered Committee (EC) of Supertech Realtors Private Limited has issued a correction to the Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Supernova Project in Noida. The deadline for EOI submission has been extended. Deadline extended for EOI. Real estate development compliance. Source: Business Standard.

20. Ward 4 Cleanliness Demand

A front-page report in Dainik Navajyoti says residents of Ward 4 in Kaskar Gram Panchayat are facing difficulties due to poor sanitation. Open garbage heaps are causing inconvenience in the main road and surrounding areas. Residents demand sanitation improvements. Municipal compliance with cleanliness standards. Source: Dainik Navajyoti.

21. Company Transfer from UT

अभीसे सारे कामपेश के लिए पुराना पृष्ठालय से उत्तर प्रदेश के शाज ग्रेट सेंट्रल में प्रवासी कम्पनी के कामग से लिये पुशैं। आईएएए ई-2 EA से II के मध्य से II की ओर से आरोग्य मार्गीय निर्देशालय के प्रमुख न्यायालय से प्रदेश सूचना के सिफारन को धारणilyn देगी। आवेदन कार्ड का पार्केंस के प्रमुख ऑपरेटिंग टाइट्पर से दो दशक पूर्व डिसेस केप्बन निष्कायत किया गया। राज्य सरकारम के कामपेश व्यक्तिम के हितों से कोरऐ की जुटीकरण के लिए मौन (__._) के प्रति कार्ड काजज विकथानेिग प्रस्तुत है। Notice regarding company transfer from Union Territory. Compliance with company law. Source: Jansatta.

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