MCA Extends FY26 Filing Deadlines, Waives Additional Fees Amid Portal Issues
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadlines for companies to file financial statements and annual returns for the financial year 2025-26 without additional fees. Financial statements can be submitted until December 31, 2026, using various versions of Form AOC-4, including consolidated and XBRL formats. The deadline for annual returns via Forms MGT-7 and MGT-7A is extended to January 31, 2027. The extensions respond to stakeholder requests amid technical issues on the MCA-21 Version 3 portal.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 24 Oct, 04:42 pm. Other outlets followed.