Jan–Mar 2026: India Compliance Sprint Every Founder Must Nail
- Subhendu C
- Jan 27
- 1 min read
The first 90 days of 2026 are crucial for businesses in India, for Private Ltd, LLP, or subsidiaries. A period not about creating strategy decks, but about ensuring your company remains compliant to avoid penalties, blocks, or flags. Navigating this compliance sprint successfully will set a clean slate for next FY. A few quick tips below :
Critical India Compliances (Jan–Mar 2026)
MSME1 (Half-Yearly Reporting)
Report outstanding dues over 45 days to MSME vendors.
Due Date: 30 April 2026 (for the Oct–Mar).
DPT 3
Disclose outstanding loans and exempt deposits.
Due Date: 30 June 2026 (preparation starts now).
RBI FLA Return
Applicable if FDI/ODI exists; data must be compiled by March.
Due Date: 15 July 2026.
GST e-Invoice Hygiene
The 30-day IRN rule is already in effect; failures in Q1 will surface.
Late IRNs can lead to ITC risks and cash flow stress.
Board Level Finance Readiness
Ensure clean AR/AP ageing.
Prepare audit-ready schedules.
Maintain 90-day forward cash flow visibility.
What Works against Companies Every Year
Assumptions: Relying solely on Accountants or Partner Firms to handle everything.
Lack of Ownership: Not assigning internal owners for each compliance task.
Data Management: Scattering data across ERP systems, Excel, and emails.
Penalty Fixation: Focusing on fixing penalties instead of preventing them.
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