India

Fintech / Regtech

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

By Editors | 24/12/2025

SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Approves Risk-based Deposit Insurance Framework for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The new framework will link insurance premiums to a bank's risk profile, moving away from the current flat-rate system.

Enforcement

India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NCDEX Gets SEBI Nod for Mutual Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

NCDEX has received regulatory approval for a platform aimed at rural investors, a precursor to its planned equities launch.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Zero-Coupon Bonds to be Offered at Reduced Face Value

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The move expands a July 2024 framework allowing privately placed debt to be listed with an INR 10,000 face value.