Form AOC-4 XBRL (Financials) and Form CRA-4 XBRL (Cost Records).
Under Section 137 of the , the following classes of Indian companies must validate and file their annual earnings using the automated XBRL framework:
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 8 (Update 151 or later) mca xbrl validation tool version 48 hot
: Employs advanced algorithms to check for data accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to XBRL taxonomy.
Navigating the MCA XBRL Validation Tool V5.0: Why "Hot" Updates Matter for 2026 Filings Form AOC-4 XBRL (Financials) and Form CRA-4 XBRL
The tool generates an XBRL_Validation_Report.pdf . Save this as proof of compliance if audited later.
: Microsoft Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 (64-bit architectures highly recommended). Save this as proof of compliance if audited later
[ Financial Data Source ] ──> ( XBRL Instance Document .XML ) │ ▼ ┌───────────────────────────┐ │ MCA XBRL Validation Tool │ <── [ Taxonomy / Business Rules ] └───────────────────────────┘ │ ┌───────────────────┴───────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [ Validation Success ] [ Validation Failure ] │ │ ▼ ▼ ( Export PDF / Upload Portal ) ( Debugging / Schema Fixes )
At the bottom of the page, click on XBRL V3 .
The validation process with version 4.8 followed a structured, multi-step approach. The MCA tool is from the official MCA portal, and its use is a mandatory pre-requisite before filing forms like AOC-4 XBRL.
v49 (Q3 2025) – expected to reintroduce multi-threading and add inline XBRL support.