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| Version | Release Date | Major Change | |---------|--------------|--------------| | 4.8 | Jan 2026 | Ind AS 116 + Schedule III checks | | 4.7 | Aug 2025 | Enhanced related party validation | | 4.6 | Feb 2025 | First version with dimension error mapping |
Downloading the official tool requires caution—third-party websites may host outdated or malicious versions. Always use the official MCA portal.
The release of Version 4.8 follows the MCA’s recent notifications regarding amendments in the Companies Act. Here are the major changes introduced in this version:
A: Rarely, the online portal has additional real-time checks (e.g., DIN/PAN validity of signatories). Also, ensure your digital signature certificate (DSC) is not expired. The validation tool only checks XBRL logic, not authentication.
After passing Version 4.8, upload the file to the MCA21 sandbox environment (if available). The online validator sometimes has additional business logic not present in the offline tool.
| Feature | Version 4.2 | Version 4.5 | Version 4.8 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Business Rules | 148 | 172 | 205+ | | Taxonomy Support | C&I 2021, Ind AS 2020 | C&I 2022, Ind AS 2021 | C&I 2023, Ind AS 2022, NBFC 2023 | | Multithreaded Validation | No | Partial | Yes (full parallel processing) | | Error Message Clarity | Cryptic codes | Improved descriptions | Plain English + element highlighting | | Support for ZIP input | No | Yes | Yes, with recursive folder scan | | Inline XBRL (iXBRL) | Not supported | Basic | Full support including CSS validation |